School Psychologist

Donegal School District; Ulster; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Donegal School District in Ireland seeks a School Psychologist to perform psycho-educational tasks for students. You will assess intellectual and emotional development and report findings to the Coordinator of Special Education and related teams.

You will collaborate with parents, teachers and administrators, provide recommendations, and participate in IST teams. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires school psychologist certification.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and confidential handling.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates cognitive, academic, social and emotional development; reports findings.
• Consults with parents, teachers and admins on needs.
• Communicates results to families when appropriate.
• Liaises between district, IU 13, and outside agencies.
• Provides leadership with curriculum for exceptional students.
• Supports admin and faculty education on services.
• Participates in hiring decisions for the division.
• Develops budget for the psychology division and supervises interns.
• Serves on IST teams and maintains confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Maintains positive relations with staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Counseling

Time management

Education

School Psychologist Certification

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

• Date Posted: 11/3/2025
• Date Available: 12/05/2025
• Closing Date: 11/18/2025

Any of the listed certifications are required.

• School Psychologist K-12

Special Education Required: No

Description

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE

The function of the position is to perform psycho-educational tasks as assigned by the Coordinator of Special Education and Alternative Education Programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates individual children’s levels of intellectual and academic functioning, social, and affective development and report on the major findings and recommendations.
• Serves as consultant and makes recommendations to parents, teachers, and administrators regarding the psychological and education needs of individual students.
• Meets with parents of children evaluated, where deemed advisable to do so, in order to communicate the results of psycho-educational assessment.
• Serves as liaison between the district, I.U. 13, and other outside agencies as necessary.
• Provides leadership with curriculum for exceptional children by careful review of planned courses grade by grade and by recommending revision of such.
• Assists in providing ongoing education to administration and faculty with regard to the provision of services to exceptional students.
• Participates in the interviewing and selection of new personnel for his/her division.
• Develops budget for psychologist division. Supervises psychologist interns.
• Serves as member of IST teams. Performs other job-related duties as appropriate.
• Maintains an optimum relationship with other staff members by being courteous and always mindful of the importance of confidentiality.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Marginal functions will vary with the specific assignment and depend on the particular position function for which the person is responsible.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

This position accomplishes most of its tasks through highly complex and diversified operating procedures exercising a great deal of judgment when necessary. Internal contacts include the Board, administrators, teachers, other school district employees, and students. The external contacts include parents, outside organizations, agencies, community groups and local and state regulatory agencies and offices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

This position requires school psychologist certification.

SPECIAL SKILLS Ability to relate to and function effectively with people of varying backgrounds and positions. Ability to communicate effectively and possess a positive and professional attitude toward duties and responsibilities Evidence of high personal esteem. Tactful. Highly confidential. Flexible. Excellent technical skills. Highly organized and caring. Excellent listener.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL

Physical - Sit: 85%; walk/stand 15% Lifting: No lifting Vision: Normal Mental - Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; written and verbal communications. Environment: Normal office and school environment.

Grades

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Competencies, Tools & Technologies

• Counseling
• Microsoft Teams
• Time Management