School Psychologist

26-27 School Psychologist

Morgan County Charter School System Central Office - Madison, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Morgan County Charter Schools

Starting Date: Immediately

This position is for the  school year.

Posting until filled

Overall Purpose

The job of a School Psychologist is done for the purpose of measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social, and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological assessments; interpreting and applying state and federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the needs of students.

Essential Functions

• Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments to measure the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social, and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assesses students' functional capabilities to determine students' functional level and develop recommendations and/or placement.
• Communicates with a variety of individuals and groups to provide appropriate information to students, parents or guardians, community health professionals, and district personnel.
• Compiles information from a variety of sources to produce a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates with community agencies to determine appropriate treatments, strategies, and activities to meet the needs of specific students.
• Counsels students, parents and guardians to enhance student success in school.
• Develops psychology reports, behavior plans, curriculum modifications, and eligibility reports in order to implement treatment programs and maintain case records.
• Facilitates a variety of meetings to ensure that curriculum guidelines and state mandates are achieved.
• Implements effective programs to assist children who experience physical, mental, social, or emotional difficulties.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students to assist students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Specialist’s degree or higher with Georgia certification in school psychology.

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.

Estimated

Start Date:

TBD

• Courtney Thomas , Director of Student Services & Special Education
• Central Office
• Phone:
• Email: courtney.thomas.ga.us