Job Title: School Psychologist Exemption Status: Exempt/ProfessionalReports to: Director of Special Education Date Revised: 06/27/2024Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)School Psychologist Job DescriptionThe following information outlines the role and responsibilities of a School Psychologist for Lauderdale County School System.
- The School Psychologist performs psycho-educational assessment of students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th
- Consults with parents, teachers, students, administrators, and other professionals about eligibility, disability characteristics, assessment information, appropriate services, interventions and placement options.
- Assists with the Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI); Calculates Rate of Improvement (ROI) and Gap Analysis based on progress monitoring data
- Participates in crisis management by counseling and/or providing referrals to community resources.
- Provides counseling services as required by student IEPs and requested by members of the IEP team.
- Consults with teachers and parents in the development of appropriate student behavior goals.
- Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).
- Oversees Manifestation Determination meetings.
- Participates in professional development activities and training opportunities.
- Provides in-service training when needed.
- Complies with state and system level regulations and policies.
Qualifications
- School Psychologist Pre-K to 12 endorsement
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Tennessee Department of Education Apprentice Special Group or Professional School Service Personnel license with an endorsement in School Psychology.
- Experience in the administration and interpretation of assessment techniques to evaluate cognitive skills, academic achievement, behavior functioning, and eligibility for special education services.
- Experience consulting with staff on academic and behavioral concerns.
- Skills in intervention (both behavioral and academic).
- Knowledge of RTI and interpreting RTI data.
- Position is full-time.
All candidates must submit an online application, provide a copy of their resume, all college/university transcripts, proof of licensure information, PRAXIS scores, and three Professional references. All supporting documents should be attached during the application submission process for review. Candidates must also be able to pass a background check and other required screenings if selected for this position.