School Psychologist

School Psychologist - Full-Time

Duties:
Attend and participate in meetings - Student Support Team, data-teams, referral, initial
eligibility, reevaluation, and manifestation.
Interpret students' formative and summative assessment results when requested.
Design evaluations and administer assessment instruments.
Score and interpret individual assessment results.
Review progress monitoring data to assist in data collection, tier placement and eligibility
decisions.
Collaborate with other psychologists as needed.
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the special education supervisor.

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education, to assist students, teachers and
parents in enabling students to derive the fullest potential educational experience from school by
promoting positive self esteem and resilience, and providing suggested methods and plans for
overcoming psychological or mental health problems.

Essential Performance Responsibilities
Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for
the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize
learning and overcoming psychological issues.
Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual
student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize
stakeholders with psychological services.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the
educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by
conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing
student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures
and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective
communication with students and parents.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as
needed.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all
inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and
telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification,
etc., and current developments in child psychology.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in
the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:
TN State Certification as a School Psychologist
TN Endorsement Codes:
SC Psych PreK-12 (489)
School Psychologist (089)
School Psychologist PreK-12 (489)
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education
Masters Degree or higher in School/Educational Psychology.

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FSLA Status: Exempt