Central Office _ School Psychologist (Psychological Services) 2026-2027

Dekalb County School District of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County School District seeks an experienced School Psychologist to deliver psycho-educational assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling services. You will collaborate with the IEP team and stakeholders to support student success and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating evaluations, providing consultations, and managing moderately complex projects to align with district goals and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related field.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate in psychology at level S-5 or higher or valid GA clinical psychology licensure.

Responsibilities

• Delivers psycho-educational evaluations to determine eligibility for special education.
• Provides crisis intervention and counseling services.
• Collaborates with the IEP team and stakeholders to enhance student success and ensure legal compliance.
• Coordinates resources and manages moderately complex projects.
• Monitors student progress and reports updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Engages in problem-solving to address diverse student needs.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Psycho-educational evaluation

Crisis intervention

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling

Georgia PSC certificate or clinical psychology licensure

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - DeKalb County School District

Central Office _ School Psychologist (Psychological Services) 2026-2027 JobID: 23580

• Date Posted:
  11/2/2026
• Location:
  Student Services
• Closing Date:
  12/02/2026

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional School Psychologist.
Salary Grade/Schedule: Z - Schedule
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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: School Psychologist

Delivers a comprehensive range of psychological services, including psycho-educational assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling, while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance student success and ensure compliance with legal standards. Provides specialized evaluation and consultation to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Demonstrates expertise in the field, coordinates resources, and manages moderately complex projects. Creates action plans to achieve desired outcomes.

Essential Job Duties

• Serves as an internal subject matter expert, frequently advising others on complex matters.
• Completes work that requires in-depth analysis to understand and solve 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 9:00:13 AM CST.

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