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Position Title: School Psychologist
Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement
Department: Student Services
Job Code: 140550
Reports To: Executive Director of Student Services/Lead Psychologist
Work Schedule: 200 days per year/8 hours per day
Grade/Level: N/A
FLSA: Exempt
Primary Function: Ability to conduct psychoeducational evaluations . Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations and District procedures regarding Response to Intervention, Student Support Team, and Exceptional Students Education Program.
Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
Office Environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Constant Interruptions
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Standing and sitting for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
Qualifications:
Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Level 6 certification or higher in related field:
*School Psychology (P-12)
Strong written and oral communication, planning and organization
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
Assists in the implementation of federal, state, and county regulations, and practices in accordance with professional ethics
Demonstrates a competent understanding of the psychometric characteristics of various assessment instruments
Demonstrates appropriate consultative skills in parent, teacher, and student conferences
Conducts individual comprehensive and partial psychoeducational evaluations
Participates in arena assessments
Writes comprehensive psychological reports to assist in educational planning for students
Participates in preparing draft eligibility reports in accordance with Georgia rules and regulations
Participates in eligibility team meetings for students with disabilities
Consults with district staff regarding the Response to Intervention
Consults with ESEP staff to assist in meeting the educational needs of students and disabilities
Participates and serves as a consultant on the School Based Intervention Team (SBIT) and Student Support Team (SST) meetings
Participates in IEP meetings
Participates in professional learning activities and trainings
Conducts presentations/trainings for school personnel on pertinent topics
Conducts observations of students to assist in the planning of interventions
Conducts group or individual counseling sessions as appropriate
Participates as a member of the system's crisis intervention team
Collaborate with school, home and community to promote student well being
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
All other users, please click on the Apply For This Position link on the right side of this webpage to complete an employment application.
Position Title: School Psychologist
Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement
Department: Student Services
Job Code: 140550
Reports To: Executive Director of Student Services/Lead Psychologist
Work Schedule: 200 days per year/8 hours per day
Grade/Level: N/A
FLSA: Exempt
Primary Function: Ability to conduct psychoeducational evaluations . Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations and District procedures regarding Response to Intervention, Student Support Team, and Exceptional Students Education Program.
Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
Office Environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Constant Interruptions
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Standing and sitting for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
Qualifications:
Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Level 6 certification or higher in related field:
*School Psychology (P-12)
Strong written and oral communication, planning and organization
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
Assists in the implementation of federal, state, and county regulations, and practices in accordance with professional ethics
Demonstrates a competent understanding of the psychometric characteristics of various assessment instruments
Demonstrates appropriate consultative skills in parent, teacher, and student conferences
Conducts individual comprehensive and partial psychoeducational evaluations
Participates in arena assessments
Writes comprehensive psychological reports to assist in educational planning for students
Participates in preparing draft eligibility reports in accordance with Georgia rules and regulations
Participates in eligibility team meetings for students with disabilities
Consults with district staff regarding the Response to Intervention
Consults with ESEP staff to assist in meeting the educational needs of students and disabilities
Participates and serves as a consultant on the School Based Intervention Team (SBIT) and Student Support Team (SST) meetings
Participates in IEP meetings
Participates in professional learning activities and trainings
Conducts presentations/trainings for school personnel on pertinent topics
Conducts observations of students to assist in the planning of interventions
Conducts group or individual counseling sessions as appropriate
Participates as a member of the system's crisis intervention team
Collaborate with school, home and community to promote student well being
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
- Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
- Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
