School Psychologist

1. Specialist (Ed.S.) or Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) degree in School Psychology from an accredited program;
2. Must hold or be eligible for certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) in School Psychology;
3. Experience working in a K-12 educational setting is preferred;
4. Meeting the Special Georgia Requirements applicable to the field of School Psychology;
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong knowledge of psychological and educational assessment tools;
2. Understanding of federal and state laws governing special education, including IDEA and Section 504;
3. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills;
4. Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff;
5. Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and report writing;
6. Familiarity with evidence-based intervention strategies;
7. Ability to travel within the district to administer assessments with toolkits and district/school-level meetings;

1. Demonstrates understanding of criteria for all areas of eligibility according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) rules/guidelines;
2. Ensures all newly received documents (evaluation team reports, etc.) are compliant, takes the necessary steps to ensure compliance when necessary, and ensures all existing documents are compliant following the guidelines set forth by the state;
3. Applies ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services and observes relevant laws and policies that govern practice;
4. Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the child’s program and any adaptations /materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home;
5. Conducts classroom observations to assist in monitoring interventions, collecting/analyzing data to assist in determining effectiveness and/or need for higher levels of interventions;
6. Provides a variety of psychological services in support of regular and special education students ranging from 3 through 21 years. These services may involve assessment, program planning, direct or supervised intervention and provision of in-service training;
7. Provides consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustment of students;
8. Screens and evaluates referred children including selecting appropriate instruments, administering assessments, observations, and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations;
9. Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Eligibility Determination committee contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the child’s educational plan;
10. Provides collaborative consultation and documentation of results including assisting basic education staff with suggestions and implementation of RTI, pre-referral intervention strategies, and providing recommendations and modifications to assist basic education staff in working with special education students in the classroom setting;
11. Communicates with a variety of individuals and groups for the purpose of providing appropriate information to students, parents or guardians, community health professionals, and district personnel;
12. Complies information from a variety of sources for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines;
13. Consults with a variety of individuals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, providing feedback, and making recommendations to appropriate personnel;
14. Coordinates with community agencies for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, strategies, and activities to meet the needs of specific students;
15. Knowledge of behavioral mental health, collaborative and/or consultation models and methods and their application;
16. Proficient use of technology to communicate, compile reports and collect data;
17. Participates in Professional Learning activities on a yearly basis including all required recertification programs, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings at Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Georgia Association of School Psychologist (GASP), and/or National Association of School Psychologists (GASO), and/or National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
18. Performs such alternatives to the above requirements as the supervisor may find appropriate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to lift and carry instructional materials and equipment as needed, (typically up to 25 lbs);
2. Ability to work in a school environment with regular interaction with students, parents, and staff;
3. Ability to stand and actively move around the classroom for extended periods;
4. Ability to travel between school sites if providing itinerant services;
5. May require extended hours for meetings, professional development, or emergency situations;
6. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTS TO:  Director of Exceptional Students Program

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin on March 14, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.