About Job

TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Purpose Statement

The position of School Psychologist is to act as a consultative resource specialist in the areas of learning, behavior, and psychological development for all staff, provide leadership in the design, implementation, and monitoring of interventions to help students succeed in school, and conduct assessments of students to determine appropriate services.

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Essential functions

School Psychologist priorities are (with the first items given highest priority descending in order to lesser priority:

· Emergency / crisis intervention

· Mandates (special education students, child abuse and neglect)

· Teaming

· Consultation

· Referral to outside agencies

· Program development

· Liaison work

· Staff in-service

· Classroom intervention

· Group work with parents or students

· Individual counseling with parents or students

Job responsibilities

Administer diagnostic and curriculum-based assessments as warranted by case study evaluations to assess students in the areas of intelligence, academic achievement, and social/emotional concerns.
Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students.
Participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, RTI, and problem-solving meetings.
Act as a resource to staff when there are concerns with student learning or behavior.
Assist with and facilitate required assessments for students.
Provide intervention strategies for teachers or counselors when dealing with students with learning problems, behavioral and social/emotional issues.
Assist with the coordination of referrals to outside agencies.
Provide crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate.

Job Requirements: (Minimum Qualifications)

Professional Educator License with the appropriate school psychologist endorsement
Prior skills and experience as requested by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands, and working conditions required of this position.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the teachers’ contract.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year as established by the Board of Education.

Salary

Salary is based on our 2025/26 certified salary schedule. Placement is based on education and years of experience as a certified School Psychologist.

Benefits

Benefits include:

Ø Paid sick and personal days

Ø Medical, dental, vison and life insurance plans

Ø Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

Ø Tuition Reimbursement