School Psychologist (2026-2027 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 psychoeducational 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 psychoeducational 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.