Part-Time School Psychologist

Job Description Code

4J.015

School Leadership and Operations

SLP/Psychologist Salary Schedule

Salaried;
Exempt

TRS

188 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.