Psychologist I - Psychological Services Office

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist to conduct psycho-educational assessments and collaborate with SSTs, teachers, and families to develop effective interventions. The role includes testing, data review, and recommendations to support student learning and behavior.

The position requires NASP-approved certification pathway or specialist/master's level training and eligibility for school psychology certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psycho-educational assessments and testing protocols.
• Ability to consult with administrators, teachers and parents, and understand learning and behavior principles.
• Familiarity with special education laws and IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for referred students.
• Select and administer appropriate tests for a diverse student population.
• Review test data and provide instructional recommendations.
• Participate on SSTs to support general education interventions.
• Assist with eligibility and reevaluation teams for special education services.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling support when needed.
• Deliver in-service training to staff and develop assessment documents.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of departmental processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Psycho-educational testing

Consultation

Crisis intervention

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Learning & behavior

Education

NASP-approved program / specialist degree

Job description

License and Certification Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid certificate in school psychology
• National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certification

Education Qualifications

• Completion of a state-approved certification preparation program in school psychology at the specialist degree level or higher, or completion of a masters degree plus 60 graduate semester hours/90 quarter hours of school psychology course work from a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-approved program

Experience Qualifications

• Completion of successful years internship in conjunction with public schools following conferred degree
• experience as a school psychologist

Skills Qualifications

• Knowledge of psycho-educational assessments
• Ability to consult with administrators, teachers and parents, knowledge of principles of learning and behavior, special education laws and regulations, provision of in-service training for school faculties, and crisis intervention
• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
• Ability to communicate courteously with other district employees, parents, and the public
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in organization and problem solvingn>
• Ability to effectively perform multiple tasks
• Effective human relations skills

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for students referred either through local school Student Support Teams (SSTs) or special education and consult regularly with teachers, counselors, parents, and administrators regarding the development of interventions for students demonstrating learning and/or behavioral problems.

• Select and administer appropriate, non-discriminatory tests to individual students from a highly diverse student population.
• Review test data from standardized testing and psycho-educational assessments in order to provide instructional recommendations.
• Participate as instrumental members of SSTs to support general education students in the intervention process.
• Participate on eligibility and re-evaluation teams in each school in order to help the team make determinations regarding the need for special education services for students.
• Assist school personnel in providing assistance during crises and ensure availability to counsel students referred to them by counselors, teachers, and administrators.
• Conduct and attend in-service training and presentations to teachers, parents, and school faculties.
• Develop written documents of various comprehensive assessments for supplemental files.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement efforts for all departmental processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.