School Psychologist Job Thibodaux area,Louisiana USA,Education / Teaching

Job Title: School Psychologist

Location: Lafourche Parish School District Pupil Appraisal Center - Thibodaux, Louisiana

Job : 5453568

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 10:00 AM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Dec 01, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $63,686 to $86,604 Per Year

Job Description

The school psychologist shall, in the area of supporting students in a high‑need environment, provide a full range of psychological services to enhance educational experience, facilitate individual or group therapy, coordinate evaluations, implement policy, consult with staff, and maintain professionalism in all responsibilities.

Qualifications

Certification by State Department of Education in School Psychology
Additional criteria as the board may require
Qualifications should not be established for the individual, but rather for the position

Reports To

Pupil Appraisal Center Manager and Supervisor of Special Education

Supervises

Students

Performance Responsibilities Domain I. Clinical Skills

Enables students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by providing a full‑range of psychological services to students in need of such assistance.

Provides individual or group therapy/counseling for those children whose identified problems would benefit from such services.

Functions as evaluation coordinator for designated referred students.

Domain II. Policy Implementation

Evaluates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Bulletin 1508 and the regulations implementing Act 754 those pupils suspected of being in need of special educational services.

Maintains confidentiality of all student records in compliance with state and federal laws.

Performs such tasks and duties as assigned by the superintendent and/or his designee.

Domain III. Consultation

Assists teachers and other school personnel in the design and implementation of educational and behavioral interventions for referred pupils.

Interprets assessment findings to parents, teachers, principals, and other professional parish personnel and responsible practitioners outside the school.

Confers with parents, teachers, principals, the supervisor of special education and other parish professional staff whenever necessary on matters relative to assessment, behavior management, exceptional children, learning, child development, and any other areas within the expertise of the school psychologist.

Domain IV. Professionalism

The school psychologist grows and develops through professional development as assigned and voluntarily to improve teaching and learning.

Attends and constructively participates in meetings and professional development activities.
Uses active listening skills.
Accepts and recognizes the value of the contribution of others.

The school psychologist shows professionalism in attitude and conduct.

Develops leadership and responsibility in colleagues and students if applicable.
Demonstrates skills to receive and give constructive feedback.
Identifies problems and issues and works collaboratively to contribute ideas and find solutions.
Maintains communication with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments.
Uses verbal and non‑verbal communication in a respectful manner.
Writes and speaks clearly and concisely for understanding.
Develops and maintains a safe and caring environment for students.
Represents the schools and district in a positive manner.
Adheres to Lafourche Parish School Board employee dress code.
Treats all stakeholders in a respectful and helpful manner.
Cooperates with administration in the performance of additional duties.
Cooperates with building and district staff in planning and…