School Psychologist - 2023-24 School Year (Possible Full and Part Time)

Grady County Schools • Cairo, GA

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About The Position

The position requires a valid Service Certificate, with an Ed.S Degree or higher in School Psychology. The role involves maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information, materials, and student records, as well as ensuring compliance with system, state, and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics. The individual will assess individual student's needs using various assessment methods and report both quantitative and qualitative data. Additionally, the position entails selecting, administering, and scoring psychological tests under standard conditions in a timely manner to meet compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Valid Service Certificate
• Ed.S Degree or higher in School Psychology

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, materials, and student records.
• Maintains student records, including special education reports and confidential reports, in a secure location.
• Complies with system, state, and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
• Assesses individual student's needs using a variety of assessment methods, resulting in the reporting of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Selects, administers, and scores psychological tests under standard conditions in a timely manner so that compliance requirements are met.
• Prepares psychological evaluations and eligibility reports to address initial and reevaluation requirements.
• Communicates results of these evaluations effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Provides consultation to parents, teachers, school personnel, and community agencies to enhance learning and adjustment of students.
• Schedules and attends all meetings related to students, including eligibility, evaluations, placement, and manifestation determinations.
• Attends staff and professional/interagency meetings.
• Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all job requirements; performs routine duties and responsibilities with little or no direct supervision.
• Serves on the district crisis intervention team and responds to crisis situations to provide mental health support to students and staff.
• Assists with the in-service training of school personnel as needed.
• Coordinates/assists in the purchase of evaluation instruments, protocols, and related assessment software.
• Completes all end-of-year reports as required by the state and system.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or other appropriate administrators.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree