School Psychologist - Sel Department Sy

Job Title

School Psychologist

Director of Social Emotional Learning

10 months (204 days)

Certified Salary Schedule PY ($65,099 – $87,953) depending on degree level.

To Be Announced (TBA)

Exempt

The school psychologist will be an advocate for students overall social and emotional well‑being and offer support services to students through the multi‑tiered systems of support framework. She/he will also be responsible for the delivery of comprehensive psychological services including but not limited to assisting with overcoming problems, identifying potential academic or behavioral deficits, and providing direct and indirect services. School psychologists will provide direct services to students and provide consultation and training to school administrators.

• Administer tests for initial referrals and reevaluations in accordance with applicable law
• Interpret testing data and prepare a comprehensive report of evaluation results.
• Maintain and submit weekly log of student referrals
• Select appropriate tests for student assessment in accordance with applicable law
• Lead district wide training on MTSS, PBIS, and SEL initiatives
• Attend 504/IEP/PST meetings on identified students and provide coaching support
• Counsel students individually and/or in groups as needed
• Confer with resource consultants, supervisors, coordinators, teachers, and parents/guardians
• Provide staff training, workshops, and professional development
• Stay informed regarding research in psychological practices including testing results interpretation
• Work with outside agencies to assist in providing appropriate assessments, placements, and transition services
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law
• Engage in professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and effective leadership
• Develop and conduct training programs on new or updated topics related to student support
• Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner
• Maintain and submit reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
• Use effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree or higher in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of psychology experience or related field
• A valid driver’s license

The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E‑Verify program.

New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility.