School Psychologist-Special Education-2026-2027 School Year

Warren County Schools; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren County Schools is seeking a School Psychologist to enable students' educational experiences by addressing emotional and psychological needs. The role involves assessing student difficulties, administering relevant tests, and providing therapy. Applicants must have a School Psychology endorsement and an Educational Specialist Degree. This is a ten-month position with salary determined by the Board. Regular attendance is essential, and applicants will also collaborate closely with teachers and parents.

Qualifications

• Must have School Psychology endorsement and pass Praxis.
• Educational Specialist Degree required.
• Capable of performing psychological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' difficulties through testing and diagnostics.
• Administer tests and recommend student placements.
• Conduct therapy for children needing behavior modification.

Skills

School Psychology endorsement - passed Praxis

Educational Specialist Degree

Ability to interact with colleagues professionally

Job description

WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS

• School Psychology endorsement - passed Praxis
• Educational Specialist Degree

REPORTS TO

• Director of Special Education

JOB GOALS

• To enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by promoting their sense of self and by treating any psychological or mental health problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses difficulties of students who are referred through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.
• Administers tests and recommends placement for all students who are referred.
• Helps identify within the school all types of students with disabilities
• Serves on school level Response to Intervention (RTI) teams.
• Performs rates of improvement and gap analysis during RTI data team meetings on at risk students.
• Maintains case records on all students who are referred.
• Recommends corrective procedures.
• Conducts individual, group, or facilitative therapy for children whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification.
• Confers and consults with teachers and parents whenever necessary.
• Consults on special educational needs of all students with disabilities.
• Attends case conferences on placement of individual students.
• Serves as a consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.
• Interprets the school psychological services to teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Prepares and submits required reports on students with disabilities and special education programs.
• Consults and advises to all special education classes.
• Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.
• Acts as liaison between the school and juvenile court.
• Attends staff, professional development, and interagency meetings required.
• Assist with in-service training of school personnel.
• Conducts appropriate research.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting of objects that may exceed 40 pounds.
• Carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Carrying and setting up testing equipment and materials.
• Other physical demands may be required as needed.

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Adaptability to dealing with people in a professional manner.
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn to perform a task or job duty adequately.
• Ability to interact with colleagues in an appropriate and professional manner.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Normal working environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ten month year.
• Salary and work year to be established by Board.

EVALUATION

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance required.