School Psychologist - SY, Student Education

Position: School Psychologist - 2025-2026 SY, Exceptional Student Education
Position Title:

School Psychologist Division:
Family &Student Support Services

Reports To:

Director of Psychological Services FLSA Status:
Exempt Salary

Schedule:

School Psychologist Work Days: 210

Essential Duties:

* Participate in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports/Student Support Teams.

* Collaborate and consult with staff, parents, and/or students to analyze, adapt, and monitor interventions to meet the learning, behavioral, and/or social-emotional needs of students.

* Select, administer, and interpret psychological and/or psycho educational assessments given to various students referred for a comprehensive evaluation.

* Conduct student observations in classrooms and unstructured settings as needed as part of evaluations and to provide staff consultation.

* Write psycho educational reports that adhere to local guidelines.

* Efficiently communicate assessment results to parents and school teams through written reports and verbal explanations of the student's performance.

* Serve on the eligibility team by attending meetings, discussing evaluation findings with team members, and making appropriate recommendations.

* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all special education eligibility categories.

* Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal legal requirements and policies governing special education and/or Section 504.

* Manage and maintain caseload to meet legal timelines.

* Provide professional development to staff and parents to promote effective student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes.

* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Hold or be eligible for a minimum of an S-6 (Specialist) level, or equivalent degree hours

* Hold or be eligible for a Georgia Educator Service Certificate in School Psychology, and/or credentials required by the school district.

* Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally.

* Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.

* High integrity, excellent character, and good professional reputation.

* Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.

* Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.

* Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.

* Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

* Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.