Psychologist II - Psychological Services Office

Gwinnett County Public Schools • Suwanee, GA

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About The Position

Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for students referred either through local school Student Support Team (SSTs) or special education and consult regularly with teachers, counselors, parents, and administrators regarding the development of interventions for students demonstrating learning and/or behavioral problems.

Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid certificate in school psychology.
• Completion of a state-approved certification preparation program in school psychology at the specialist degree level or higher, or completion of a master's degree plus 60 graduate semester hours/90 quarter hours of school psychology course work from a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-approved program.
• Completion of successful year's internship in conjunction with public schools following conferred degree required.
• Knowledge of psycho-educational assessments
• Ability to consult with administrators, teachers and parents
• Knowledge of principles of learning and behavior, special education laws and regulations, provision of in-service training for school faculties, and crisis intervention
• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
• Ability to communicate courteously with other district employees, parents, and the public
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in organization and problem solving
• Ability to effectively perform multiple tasks
• Effective human relations skills

Nice To Haves

• National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certification preferred.
• Three years experience as a school psychologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select and administer appropriate, non-discriminatory tests to individual students from a highly diverse student population.
• Review test data from standardized testing and psycho-educational assessments in order to provide instructional recommendations.
• Participate as instrumental members of SST's to support the Department of Special Education and Psychological Services.
• Participate on eligibility and re-evaluation teams in each school in order to help the team make determinations regarding the need for special education services for students.
• Assist school personnel in providing assistance during crises and is available to counsel students referred to them by counselors, teachers, and administrators.
• Conduct and attend in-service training and presentations to teachers, parents, and school faculties.
• Develop written documents of various comprehensive assessments for supplemental files.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement efforts for all departmental processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
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