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

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced School Psychologist to provide comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling. The role supports IEP teams, coordinates resources, and ensures compliance with legal standards to promote student success.

The position requires a Master’s degree and appropriate certification/licensure in Georgia, with a focus on collaboration with students, families, and school staff. Salary details follow district schedules.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related area required.
• Minimum one year of professional psychometrics, school psychology, counseling, or closely related experience.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission certificate in psychology at S-5 or above, or Georgia licensure as a clinical psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Serves as internal expert and advises others on complex matters.
• Performs psycho-educational evaluations to determine special education eligibility.
• Collaborates with students, teachers, and parents to enhance learning and progress.
• Monitors student progress and provides updates to stakeholders.
• Responds to crisis situations with appropriate interventions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Stakeholder collaboration

Psycho-educational eval

Education

Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related area

Job description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional School Psychologist.

Salary Grade/Schedule: Z - Schedule

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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.