School Psychologist

Cartersville City Schools; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartersville City Schools is seeking a qualified School Psychologist to provide essential psychological services supporting students from ages 2 to 21. The role involves conducting evaluations, counseling, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure effective interventions.

The ideal candidate must hold a Specialist Degree in School Psychology, possess a valid Georgia Certificate, and have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field. This is a 190-day contract position with a salary based on the state schedule plus local supplement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Georgia Clear Renewable Certificate in School Psychology.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the psychology field.
• Must hold or be eligible for S-5 certification in School Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychological services that support educational students aged 2 through 21.
• Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations.
• Consults with school personnel on student interventions.

Skills

Proficiency in psychological instruments

Understanding of child development

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Specialist Degree in School Psychology

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a valid Georgia Clear Renewable Certificate in School Psychology. Must be well versed in technology and in the RTI process.

Required Education

Specialist Degree in School Psychology

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for S-5 certification in School Psychology. S‑6 or S‑7 in School Psychology preferred.

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in the psychology field.

Terms of Employment

190‑day contract position, state salary schedule plus local supplemental Certified Salaries.

Reports to

Director of Exceptional Services

Summary

Provides a continuum of psychological services that support regular and special educational students ages 2 through 21, as well as the overall school program; responsibilities may include counseling, consultation with parents, teachers, counselors, social workers, special education providers, administrative staff, and outside agencies such as private professionals and the court system, as well as assessment, program planning, direct or supervised intervention.

Responsibilities

• Consults with school personnel identifying students who have learning and/or adjustment difficulties
• Conducts comprehensive, psycho-educational evaluations which include review of records; formal testing/informal testing; observation of the student’s functioning in the classroom and other settings to analyze learning and behavior difficulties; interviews with the student, teacher(s), administrators, and/or outside agencies
• Documents evaluation results and completes required reports within Federal, State, and local timelines
• Consults and communicates with teachers, parents, and school personnel regarding the results of all relative evaluation information and assists school teams in linking evaluative data to appropriate student interventions
• Provides psychological services through District, department, and school committees attending special education eligibility meetings, assisting with manifestation determinations and discipline reviews
• Participates in the decision‑making process to determine appropriate services for all students
• Provides crisis intervention as needed
• Conducts or participates in data collection and evaluation to determine the usefulness and effectiveness of psychological services and various educational programs in the system
• Adheres to Federal, State, and local guidelines and policies in the provision of School Psychological Services
• Participates on Student Support Teams as an academic and behavioral consultant; supervises school psychology interns as necessary
• Conducts in‑service training for school personnel, parents, and central office staff
• Updates and expands professional skills through participation in staff development programs, professional activities, workshops, and professional organizations
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in administration, scoring, and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological and psychometric instruments
• Must have a thorough understanding of child development, special education, classroom dynamics and instructional strategies
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various District human resource issues
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment