School Psychologist - Contract

Location:Canton, GA

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia PSC Certificate; Service Certification (S) in School Psychology (P-12).

• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate, and/or credential as may be required for this position

Job Description

• Respond appropriately and within federal and state guidelines to referrals for initial psychological assessment and reevaluation of children in special education programs.

• Demonstrate a competent understanding of the psychometric characteristics of a variety of assessment instruments.

• Demonstrate appropriate consultative skills in parent, teacher, and student conferences.

• Communicate psychological assessment results and recommendations both verbally and through written reports.

• Participate in eligibility and program decisions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

• Participate in and contribute to professional development activities.

• Recommend appropriate remedial and intervention procedures for students.

• Manage time and resources effectively.

• Provide differential diagnosis in areas of intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and emotional/behavioral disorders.

• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner.

• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.

• Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to job responsibilities.

• Ensure adherence to safety procedures.

• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Lucrative pay

• Long-term contract

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance is available!

• The principal is well respected and liked!