Overview
The Psycho-Educational Services Team consists of one Psychological Associate and three Psychometrists. They are accessed through a referral process available at each school.
The Psychological Associate/Psychometrist:
· Provides assessments for referred pupils;
· Administers tests conforming to established standards and procedures for psychological testing and completes related documentation;
· Provides recommendations for programming based on assessment results;
· Participates in case conferences and parent interviews;
· Acts as liaison with outside agencies, as required;
· Serves on committees at the board, central or area level;
· Provides in-service to school staffs and community agencies as requested;
· Assists with interpreting reports from other professionals;
· Performs other duties within the boundaries of the above role definition as requested by the principal of special education or the superintendent of schools and program
· Psychological associate only - provides supervision and /or communicates diagnoses in accordance with the College of Psychologists of Ontario regulations and guidelines and undersigns reports as necessary.