School Psychologist SY 2026-2027

Butts County Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Butts County Schools in Jackson, Georgia seeks a fully certified School Psychologist for SY 2026-2027. The role requires a Masters in School Psychology with GA PSC certification (P-12) and at least one year beyond internship; Specialist or Doctoral-level training is preferred.

This on-site position offers opportunities to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. The psychologist will conduct assessments, interpret results, collaborate with educators and families, provide

Qualifications

• Masters in School Psychology; GA PSC Certificate (P-12) required.
• Specialist or Doctoral level training preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience beyond internship preferred.
• Valid GA PSC Teacher/Service Certificate in School Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success.
• Evaluate eligibility for special education services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer appropriate individual psychological tests, interpret results, and communicate findings.
• Maintain current testing materials and equipment.
• Provide counseling and mentoring to students with socio-emotional needs as needed.
• Collaborate with general and special education teams to design interventions and monitor progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and records.
• Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's in School Psychology

Specialist/ Doctoral in School Psychology

Tools

Testing materials

Job description

School Psychologist SY 2026-2027

Butts County Schools – Jackson, Georgia. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education.

Job Details

Job ID: 5984268

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Butts County Schools is accepting applications for School Psychologists for SY 2026-2027

This position is open for a fully certified school psychologist with a minimum of a Masters Degree in School Psychology; however, Specialist or Doctoral level training is preferred; One year or more of experience beyond the Internship preferred.

The applicant must possess a valid GA PSC Teacher/Service Certificate in School Psychology P-12.

Must have extensive knowledge regarding test administration and interpretation, child and adolescent development, learning, Response to Intervention (RtI), Positive Behavioral Supports, Consultation, etc.

Job Goal:

To help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally by collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals, and by evaluating and interpreting the needs of struggling learners.

Performance Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success.
2. Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team).
3. Administer appropriate individual psychological tests, interpret results, and communicate results to school personnel and parents.
4. Maintain current and appropriate testing material and equipment.
5. Providing counseling and mentoring to students struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems as needed.
6. Make appropriate referrals for case requiring the diagnostic or therapeutic services of specialists.
7. Collaborate with general education and special education teams to design and implement interventions (academic and behavioral) and determine appropriate progress monitoring tools.
8. Establish and maintain close contact with school personnel and community agencies to help provide useful information concerning all referred students.
9. Maintain confidentiality of students and students records.
10. Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

NOTE: At least three Professional references are required. Please provide email addresses on your application when providing references/former employers and we will send the reference form for you. A reference from your current immediate supervisor is required.

• Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.
• Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification. Butts County is located just 45 miles south of Atlanta and approximately the same distance north of Macon. We are located just minutes east of I-75.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Psychologist

Contact Information

• Caressa Gordon
• 181 N Mulberry St
• Jackson, Georgia 30233-1934
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]