Job Description
School Psychologist
Purpose of the Position:
Assists the school system in the following areas: psycho-educational evaluations, responding to referrals for psychological assessment, communication of assessment results and recommendations, and consults with student support teams (administrators, parents, teachers), and suggests interventions to address identified needs.
Reports to: Director of Exceptional Children's Services
Strategic Goal Area I- Student Achievement
- Works with assigned schools to facilitate referral process
- Conducts individual comprehensive psychological evaluations
- Suggests interventions appropriate to the identified needs
- Participates in eligibility team meetings for students with disabilities
Strategic Goal Area II- Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty
- Works cooperatively with school administration, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
- Verbally communicates assessment results and recommendations
- Interacts in a professional manner with students, parents, and colleagues
Strategic Goal Area III- Efficient and Effective Operational Process
- Prepares written reports that follow state guidelines
- Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records as required by system policy
- Adheres to the Code of Ethics
- Maintains required confidentiality of students and students' records
- Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and board of education policies
Strategic Goal Area IV- Continuous System and School Improvement
- Provides consultation and collaboration to school staff, parents, and others
- Participates in professional learning activities
- Conducts presentations/trainings for school personnel on pertinent topics
Other Expectations:
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Children's Services
Job Standards: (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions):
- Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Level 6 certification or higher in related field:
- School Psychology (P-12)
Job Location: (Place(s) where work is performed):
- Assigned school(s) in the district
Evaluation Instrument for this job description:
- Georgia School Psychologist Evaluation Program