School Psychologist SY 2026-2027

Butts County Schools; Kentucky; On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district is seeking applications for the role of School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates should hold at least a Master's Degree in School Psychology and possess a valid GA PSC Teacher/Service Certificate in School Psychology P-12. The role requires experience with child development, test administration, and strong collaboration skills to support students emotionally and academically. Preference will be given to those with advanced training and experience. Apply online to join our team dedicated to helping students succeed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid GA PSC Teacher/Service Certificate in School Psychology P-12.
• One year or more of experience beyond the Internship preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of test administration and interpretation, RtI, Positive Behavioral Supports, Consultation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success.
• Evaluate eligibility for special education services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer psychological tests and communicate results to staff and parents.
• Provide counseling and mentoring to students as needed.
• Collaborate to design and implement academic and behavioral interventions.
• Make referrals for diagnostic or therapeutic services as needed.
• Collaborate with general and special education teams to design and implement interventions and monitor progress.
• Establish and maintain contact with school personnel and community agencies for referred students.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and records.
• Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Knowledge of test administration

Child and adolescent development

Learning strategies

Response to Intervention (RtI)

Positive Behavioral Supports

Consultation skills

Education

Masters Degree in School Psychology

Specialist or Doctoral level training

Tools

Educational testing instruments

Job description

• Date Posted: 12/10/2025
• Location: All Schools
• Date Available: 07/23/2026

Job Summary

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.

Application Procedure

Apply Online

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.

Location

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.