School Psychologist - Office Job Plaquemine Louisiana USA,Education / Teaching

Position: School Psychologist - Central Office
Location: Plaquemine

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:
6/15/2026

Location:
Special Education

Closing Date:
06/30/2026
TITLE: School Psychologist
- Pupil Appraisal Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification as School Psychologist
Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties.

REPORTS TO:Pupil Appraisal Coordinator

SUPERVISES:Non-Applicable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:10 Months

PAY FACTOR:1.200

JOB GOAL: To efficiently and effectively serve as a member and/or coordinator of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate students suspected as having a potential exceptionality and to support service providers in meeting student needs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as Evaluation Coordinator for multidisciplinary team evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services in accordance with Louisiana State Department of Education Bulletin 1508.
Review and ensure that referral information, including Response to Intervention, has been satisfactorily completed. Complete as needed.
Conduct a parent interview which includes explaining the evaluation process, obtaining consent, discussing referral concerns and any additional parent concerns.
Conduct teacher interview, student interview, curriculum based assessment, and classroom observations in accordance with Bulletin 1508.
Obtain medical/mental health information and consult with medical/mental health professionals as needed.
Participate in weekly staffings to determine and coordinate necessary discipline involvement in the evaluation.
Conduct a meeting with parents and the evaluation team to discuss the evaluation findings and make an eligibility determination.
Participate in IEP meeting for student.
Serve as member of multidisciplinary team for student evaluations.
Conducts individualized, standardized intellectual and/or behavioral assessments and provides written report to evaluation coordinator.
Conducts an intellectual assessment for students suspected of dyslexia and provide written report to evaluation coordinator.
Conducts an assessment of cognitive, emotional, and social functioning including self-concept for students suspected of Emotional Disturbance.
Conducts a comprehensive psychological assessment for students as needed..
Conducts a standardized nondiscriminatory individual assessment of intellectual functioning, an appraisal of information obtained as a result of the observation of the student in the classroom, and an appraisal of emotional or cultural factors that may be causing or contributing to the student's problems for students suspected of a Mental Disability.
Serve as Pupil Appraisal representative for assigned school(s).
Student Assistance Team member; includes attending SAT and/or 504 meetings at assigned school(s), assisting school in referral process, and providing recommendations for student interventions.
Provide support and information to school administration, teachers, and staff regarding special education policies and procedures.
Review behavioral interventions, conduct special education manifestation determination, and attend expulsion hearing if warranted for students with behavior concerns.
When notified, attend IEP meetings involving modifications of services.
Participates in re-evaluations in accordance with guidelines set forth by Bulletin 1508.
Functions as evaluation coordinator for designated referred students; including obtaining consent, gathering all required data, and providing written report summary within appropriate timelines.
As a multidisciplinary team member, conducts psychosocial or adaptive behavior assessment and provides written report to the evaluation coordinator.
Participates in Eligibility Determination and/or IEP meetings and interprets results and recommendations to parent, teachers, principals, and other appropriate persons.
Provide screening and evaluation services to preschool children.
Participate in preschool screening clinics to identify children in need of assessment.
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, conducts individualized, formal standardized assessment and provides a written Developmental Assessment report including strengths, weaknesses, and strategies to evaluation coordinator.
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, provides intellectual and/or behavioral assessments of cognitive and/or social/behavioral functioning to address student's needs.
Participates in Eligibility Determination meetings and interprets results and recommendations to parent, teachers, principals, and other appropriate persons.
Keeps abreast of new developments in the area of school psychology and keeps other appropriate school personnel informed of the same.
Performs any additional duties assigned by the superintendent and/or evaluator.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Maintains good attendance.
Reports to work on time.
Displays professional ethics on and off duty.
Adheres to all Iberville Parish School Board's Policies
Reports job-related injuries within 24 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor.
Assumes responsibility…