School Psychologist

Metter; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Metter School District is seeking a School Psychologist to deliver psychological services across the district, including evaluations, 504 work, observations, and consultations. You will collaborate with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to promote academic success and mental health.

The role requires a Master’s or Ed.S. in School Psychology, Georgia PSC certification, and related experience; 230 work days; Exempt status.

Qualifications

• Deliver psychological services including evaluations and 504 evaluations.
• Provide consultation to families and school staff to support student needs.
• Maintain professional relationships with school personnel and community agents.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess learning and development needs of students.
• Prepare evaluation and eligibility reports and accommodation plans.
• Attend case conferences related to placement and eligibility.
• Provide professional learning to stakeholders on topics and regulations.
• Assist with assessments related to gifted identification.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Director or central office.

Skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Assessment knowledge

Education

Master’s or Education Specialist in School Psychology

Georgia PSC certification

Job description

Job Detail - School Psychologist Posted on : 02/20/2026

Job Location: Central Office

Category: Certified

Job Description

Position Title: School Psychologist

Work Days: 230 Days

Reports To: Director/Assistant Director of Special Education

Evaluation Tool: VCS Evaluation Instrument

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Deliver appropriate psychological services to students with or believed to have a disability in the school district through psychological evaluations, Section 504 evaluations/meetings, individual and group intervention recommendations, behavioral observations, and consultations; maintain a professional relationship with school personnel, families, and community agents to promote better educational programs and mental health.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Master’s or Education Specialist degree in School Psychology; 1 year related experience and/or training; Certification through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; or equivalent combination of education and experience, or as determined by the Board of Education.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and assess the learning, development, adjustment characteristics, and needs of individuals and groups, as well as the environmental factors affecting learning and adjustment for school-age and preschool students, as appropriate.
• Prepare psychological evaluation reports, eligibility reports, Section 504 evaluations, and accommodation plans as appropriate for school-age and preschool (ages 3-5) students.
• Provide consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance learning and adjustment of students (e.g., classroom observations, providing feedback, participating in Student Support meetings, assisting in collaborative problem-solving, etc.)
• Attend case conferences related to placement of students (e.g., staffing, eligibility, evaluation review, Section 504, etc.)
• Provide ongoing professional learning to various stakeholders to increase knowledge and awareness of special education topics and rules/regulations.
• Assist with the administration of assessments related to gifted identification.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director or other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Not responsible for supervising others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work well with teachers, school administrative teams, and district office leaders.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 pounds.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

• Join the VCS team and receive a $1,000 one-time bonus upon hire.