School Psychologist

Alabama State Department of Education; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama State Department of Education seeks a School Psychologist to support student well-being and academic success in Madison County. The role involves assessments, reporting, counseling, group sessions, and collaboration with staff and families.

Responsibilities include crisis support, consultation on behavior and instruction, and participation in MTSS initiatives. Strong credentials and NASP-aligned education are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.
• Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology.
• National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) preferred.
• Degree(s) from NASP-accredited programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments of cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning.
• Prepare and maintain reports; interpret findings for staff, parents, and others; provide educational recommendations.
• Provide short-term counseling to students with mental health, behavioral, or emotional concerns.
• Develop and lead group counseling on coping strategies, peer relationships, and anxiety management.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators and school professionals to support academic and behavioral success.
• Offer consultation on behavior management, differentiated instruction, and inclusive classrooms.
• Provide crisis psychological support and assist in crisis intervention planning.
• Participate in school-wide safety initiatives and positive behavioral supports.
• Provide training for teachers on mental health awareness and student support strategies.
• Support MTSS implementation with data insights and targeted interventions.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Crisis intervention

MTSS data-driven

Education

Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology

National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP)

Job description

Qualifications:

1. Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate
2. Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology

Job Goal: To provide psychological services to students in support of their academic, emotional, and behavioral well-being. To collaborate effectively with school staff and families to promote student success in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to evaluate students' cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive reports of each student assessed; interpret assessment findings for staff, parents, and other authorized persons as necessary; make educational recommendations.
• Provide short-term counseling to students dealing with mental health, behavioral, or emotional concerns.
• Develop and lead group counseling sessions on topics such as coping strategies, peer relationships, and anxiety management.
• Work closely with teachers, administrators, and other school professionals to support students' academic and behavioral success.
• Offer consultation to school staff on strategies for behavior management, differentiated instruction, and creating inclusive classroom environments.
• Provide immediate psychological support during crises and assist in the development of crisis intervention plans.
• Participate in school-wide safety initiatives and support the creation of positive behavioral interventions.
• Provide training for teachers and staff on topics such as mental health awareness, student support strategies, and recognizing signs of distress or trauma.
• Collaborate in the implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework by providing data-driven insights, monitoring student progress, and offering targeted interventions to support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
• Other duties as assigned

NOTES: National Certification in School Psychology(NCSP) preferred.

Degree(s) awarded from a National Association of School Psychologists(NASP) accredited institution preferred.

Contract Period: 187 days

Salary Range: According to the Madison County Board of Education salary schedule.