School Psychologist - Baton Rouge, LA

Sunbelt Staffing; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing in the Baton Rouge area seeks a School Psychologist for a PK-12 setting. This 29-hour weekly contract runs 8/18/26–5/24/27, supporting discipline needs and psychoeducational services as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds NASP certification or LSSP, with expertise in psychoeducational evaluations, IDEA compliance, and detailed reports. Background checks and fingerprinting are required.

Qualifications

• NASP certification or LSSP from the Louisiana State Board of Examiners and Psychologists is required.
• Robust understanding of psychoeducational evaluations, IDEA compliance, and special education eligibility.
• Proven experience interpreting assessment data and writing detailed, comprehensive reports.
• Effective communication skills to explain assessment results and collaborate with parents, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong time-management and organizational abilities to ensure adherence to evaluation timelines.
• Experience in teamwork with educational diagnosticians, speech-language pathologists, social workers, and administrators.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Willingness to complete the required district background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational assessments, interpret results, and draft timely, thorough reports.
• Serve as a resource for information and referrals for students and families.
• Collaborate with school personnel and families to plan, implement, and monitor strategies to address student needs.
• Maintain accurate case records and participate in in-service training with staff and families.
• Clearly communicate and interpret assessment processes and results to all stakeholders.
• Help design and guide programs for individual students in partnership with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

NASP certification

LSSP credential

Psychoeducational evaluations

IDEA compliance

Report writing

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Bilingual skills (optional)

Background checks & fingerprinting

Job description

Make a difference in the lives of students across multiple school sites by bringing your expertise as a School Psychologist to a vibrant PK-12 educational environment near Baton Rouge, LA. This contract opportunity, beginning on 8/18/26 and extending through 5/24/27, offers 29 hours per week focused primarily on discipline requests and psychoeducational support. Youll play a vital role as a member of a multidisciplinary team serving diverse learners and collaborating closely with families and school staff.

What Were Looking For:

• Valid NASP certification or LSSP from the Louisiana State Board of Examiners and Psychologists (required)
• Robust understanding of psychoeducational evaluations, IDEA compliance, and special education eligibility
• Proven experience interpreting assessment data and writing detailed, comprehensive reports
• Effective communication skills to explain assessment results and collaborate with parents, educators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong time-management and organizational abilities to ensure adherence to evaluation timelines
• Experience in teamwork, particularly with educational diagnosticians, speech-language pathologists, social workers, and administrators
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• Willingness to complete the required district background check and fingerprinting

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct educational assessments, interpret results, and draft timely, thorough reports
• Serve as a resource for information and referrals for students and families
• Collaborate with school personnel and families to plan, implement, and monitor strategies to address student needs
• Maintain accurate case records and participate in in-service training with staff and families
• Clearly communicate and interpret assessment processes and results to all stakeholders
• Help design and guide programs for individual students in partnership with multidisciplinary teams

Take the next step in your school psychology career by joining a supportive environment where your contributions help shape students educational journeys.