School Psychologist Cherokee High School and Campus

Job Description Code:

4J.015

School Leadership and Operations

SLP/Psychologist Salary Schedule

Salaried;
Exempt

TRS

190 Days plus 2 flex days

Principal

PEI

Valid Georgia PSC Certificate;
Service Certification (S) in School Psychology (P-12).

To identify and remediate special learning and/or emotional/behavior problems of students through comprehensive psycho educational assessment and consultation with school staff, parents and students.

• Respond appropriately and within federal and state guidelines to referrals for initial psychological assessment and for reevaluation of children in special education programs.
• Demonstrate a competent understanding of the psychometric characteristics of a variety of assessment instruments.
• Demonstrate appropriate consultative skills in parent, teacher and student conferences.
• Communicate psychological assessment results and recommendations both verbally and through written reports.
• Participate in eligibility and program decisions in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
• Participate in and contribute to professional development activities.
• Recommend appropriate remedial and intervention procedures for students.
• Manage time and resources effectively.
• Provide differential diagnosis in areas of intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

April 20, 2000

March 2005, July 2008, March 2010, February 2017, July 2023, July 2024