School Psychologist 2026-2027

Coffeecountyschools; Glenview (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffeecountyschools is seeking a School Psychologist to support exceptional students in Glenview, Tennessee. The candidate must hold a Specialist or Doctorial degree in School Psychology and certification as per state law. The role includes administering psychological assessments, providing counseling, and collaborating with educational teams to support students' needs. A commitment to student welfare and confidentiality is essential. This position involves attending meetings and supporting crisis situations while ensuring adherence to ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or specialist level degree is required.
• Certification in school psychology as per state regulations is necessary.
• Experience working with exceptional children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote students' educational experiences by addressing mental health issues.
• Administer psychological tests and interpret results.
• Consult on special educational needs of exceptional children.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Specialist or Doctorial Degree in School Psychology

Certification in school psychology

Experience in behavioral and mental health services

Collaboration with educational staff

Conducting psychological assessments

Education

Specialist or Doctorial Degree in School Psychology

Job description

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

School Psychologist (Special Education)

Responsible to: Director of Special Education

Qualifications

1. Specialist or Doctorial Degree in School Psychology
2. Certification in school psychology in accordance with state law and the State Board

Rules and Regulations

1. Sufficient experience to perform duties
2. NASP certification preferred

Essential Responsibilities

1. To enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience for school by promoting their sense of self and addressing any behavioral, psychological or mental health problems.
2. Helps identify within the school all exceptional students.
3. Help to maintain a system on all referred students; pre-referral and referral meetings and maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, parents, staff, and programs.
4. Administers psychological tests and interprets assessment results for the purpose of diagnosis and placement, assesses, designs, and modifies instruction for students with a wide range of disabilities in the special education and general education setting.
5. Assists in the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans; assists with the implementations of positive behavior support systems.
6. Provides individual and group counseling and other mental health services as appropriate.
7. Works collaboratively with others in a school-based/academic setting.
8. Consults on special educational needs of exceptional children.
9. Attends multidisciplinary team meetings for placement of individual students.
10. Provides consultation to teachers, parents, and school staff as needed.
11. Prepares and submits psychoeducational reports within the legal time lines.
12. Acts as a liaison with community agencies that provide services to children.
13. Attends staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
14. Assists with in-services training of school personnel and provides in-service trainings as needed.
15. Keep abreast of new developments and laws within the field of school psychology.
16. Assists students, families and schools deal with crisis situations.
17. May be a member of the school system emergency crisis team.
18. Assists in researching and planning programs that meet the special needs of the students.
19. Assists with Child Find and necessary evaluations and placement.
20. Attend regional and national conferences to maintain appropriate licensure and best practices in school psychology.
21. Other Responsibilities as determined by the Director of Schools.

General Requirements

1. Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities.
2. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements.
3. Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information.
4. Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned.

Coffee County Schools is a drug free workplace. All job applicants and employees are subject to drug testing.

We conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks (fingerprint, DCS, sexual offenders, and health abuse). Any job offer will be based on the results of the drug screen and background checks.