Central Office _ School Psychologist (School Innovation) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District • Opportunity, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional School Psychologist to deliver a comprehensive range of psychological services. This role involves psycho-educational assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling, with a focus on collaborating with stakeholders to enhance student success and ensure compliance with legal standards. The School Psychologist will provide specialized evaluation and consultation to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, demonstrate expertise in the field, coordinate resources, and manage moderately complex projects. They will also create action plans to achieve desired outcomes.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related area from a Georgia Professional Standards approved accredited college or university required.
• Minimum one (1) year of professional level psychometrics, school psychology, counseling, or closely related experience required.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in psychology at level S-5 or above or valid licensure as a clinical psychologist issued by the State of Georgia required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an internal subject matter expert, frequently advising others on complex matters.
• Completes work that requires in-depth analysis to understand and solves problems that span a wide range of difficult and unique issues.
• Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations to determine special education eligibility.
• Collaborates with students, teachers, and parents to enhance student learning and success.
• Monitors student progress and provides regular updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Responds to crisis situations effectively, managing interventions as required.
• Engages in problem-solving that addresses a wide range of difficult and unique challenges faced by students.
• Recommends solutions that influence future actions and aligns with the institution's cultural values, ensuring decisions support overall educational goals.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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