B08_Scope_of_Work-School_Psychologist__JFK.pdf

PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPY SERVICES

JOHN F. KENNEDY DAY SCHOOL

SCOPE OF WORK

BACKGROUND:

John F. Kennedy Day school services students on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The scope of work calls for professional services to assist the school in implementing special education and related services as authorized under P.L. 108-446 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA ensures that students with disabilities who need specialized instruction and related services receive a free appropriate public education tailored to their educational needs.

John F. Kennedy Day School is located in a semi-remote area on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, in a community called Cedar Creek, 18 miles south of Whiteriver, Arizona. The school is under Bureau of Indian Education and serves approximately 200 students with the majority enrolled in the White Mountain Apache tribe.

PSYCHOLOGY THERAPY SERVICES:

The contract will provide qualified, certified, and/or licensed psychologists to support school-based academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programs. This position includes psychoeducational evaluations for special education eligibility, behavior assessment, and teacher consultation. In addition, the contractor will provide all necessary supplies, materials, equipment and testing materials to perform the work as described below.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF REQUIRED:

The position of Psychologist (service provider) is required to complete this project.

The Psychologist must be licensed in the State of Arizona.

IDENTIFIED STUDENTS:

There are an estimated 15-20 evaluations (initial and/or re-evaluations), required at John F.

Kennedy Day School each school year which may fluctuate based on student needs. Currently the school has 46 students with identified disabilities or impairments under IDEA.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

Upon receiving a parent/guardian-signed permission form or a teacher referral for MTSS- or SAT-based testing, the contractor shall:

A. Conduct psychoeducational evaluations to identify various disabilities in accordance with Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 (IDEA) and Department of Education (ADE) guidelines.

B. Once the evaluation has been completed, generate a report with findings and provide recommendations and interventions appropriate to address learning and/or behavioral needs of the student.

C. Interpret assessment data and share it with the parent or guardian and team members at the MET (multidisciplinary evaluation team) meeting.

D. Results will be shared with special education teacher/coordinator to assist in the development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan if needed.

E. Lead the multi-disciplinary evaluation team (MET) in discussion of evaluation results to include eligibility for special education services.

F. Maintain accurate records of completed work for monthly invoices submitted through IPP (invoicing processing platform) and the contracting office. During onsite school visits the contractor will sign in/out at the front desk and wear a visitors’ badge.

REPORTS:

All evaluation reports shall contain information required to remain in compliance with all pertinent regulations mandated by Federal or State Laws including IDEA and Educational Standards for the state of Arizona and Bureau of Indian Education regarding Special Education Program Students. The reports may be hand-delivered or emailed to the school’s special education coordinator, along with the original protocols.

Evaluations should include cognitive and academic assessments, such as the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC-2) for cognitive, the Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement (WJ-4) for academics, and Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC-3) for behavior/social emotional.

Evaluation reports should be completed and presented within 60 days after the school receives signed written consent from a parent or guardian, unless circumstances such as missing documents, a parent or guardian’s cancellation, absences, or an emergency cause a delay.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

All materials furnished or produced by the contractor under this agreement, including but not limited, to documents, reports, and correspondence, will remain CONFIDENTIAL. The contractor shall not release information to any persons, group of persons, firm or organizations other than the Bureau of Indian Education and John F. Kennedy Day School with information related to work performed, research or information derived from work performed under this agreement.

Breach of confidentiality shall be denied substantial breach of this agreement and may be grounds for rescission.