Summary: The School Psychologist provides psychological evaluation services including, but not limited to, assessments, reports, providing related educational recommendations, consultation, therapy, and any other applicable educational services for students of the school.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Ensures all newly received documents (evaluation team reports, etc.) are compliant; Takes the necessary steps to ensure compliance in meetings; Ensures all existing documents are compliant following the guidelines set forth by the state.
Demonstrates understanding of criteria for all areas of eligibility according to Georgia DOE rules/guidelines.
Administers psychoeducational assessments to currently enrolled students per mandated time frames as assigned.
Writes comprehensive psychological reports per mandated time frames as assigned.
Assists in evaluation team report meetings;
Participates in the school’s intervention assistance team when needed
Works closely with guidance counselors to provide training in various emotional health areas
Keeps abreast of all changing legislative issues impacting special education eligibility.
Attends eligibility meetings to review psychological assessments and aid in eligibility determinations
Drafts special education documents to include: goals, services, progress reports, initial IEP’s and/or Eligibility reports
Assists the Special Education Director and Psychological Services Supervisor in developing, leading, participating in professional development for the general education staff, special education staff, and parents of students in special education programs.
Reviews results of evaluations with parents
Attends RTI meetings as needed
Provides parent consultations
Consults with teachers/administrators about student concerns
Assists Psychological Services Supervisor when needed
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Specialist’s Degree Level 6 GA-Professional Certificate or equivalent Non-Renewable Processional Certificate AND
One (1) year of experience as a school psychologist OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates and Licenses: Current Georgia state certification/licensure in school psychology
Other Required Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel; Web proficiency
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to administer assessments, attend professional development, and/or district meetings, etc.
Ability to pass required background check
Desired Qualifications
3 years experience NCSP
Knowledge/experience in a virtual learning environment
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a home based position, however, the role requires 10-20 in office days per school year. Some travel may be required to conduct in-person evaluations, and to attend meetings and professional development.
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
Employment Type: Contract
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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