SY 26-27 School Psychologist (pool)

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 62,212 - 114,767; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Savannah, Georgia is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to deliver psychological services to students. Responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments, developing academic interventions, and collaborating with educational teams. The ideal candidate should have a valid Georgia Certificate in School Psychology and experience in providing psychological services. This full-time position offers a salary range of $62,212 to $114,767 per year, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Certificate in School Psychology required.
• Previous experience in school psychological services preferred.
• Experience in developing interventions for RTI process.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services through tests and consultations.
• Complete comprehensive reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in staff development activities as needed.

Skills

Psycho-educational diagnostic testing

Developing interventions

Collaboration with educational teams

Education

Educational Specialist degree

Master’s degree with NASP-approved program

Job description

SY 26-27 School Psychologist (pool)

Savannah-Chatham County Schools EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN - Savannah, Georgia

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5475226
• Application Deadline: Mar 22, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Jan 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide school psychological services related to the identification of and services for students with disabilities.

REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Special Education

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

WORK DAYS: 200

Requirements

Education Level:

• Educational Specialist degree from an accredited university
• OR Master’s degree from an accredited university and
• (I) Completion of a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-approved School Psychology program; or
• (II) Submission of a valid National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board

Experience, Skill and Certification: Valid Georgia Certificate in School Psychology

Preferred Experience:

• Previous full-time school psychological services experience, including psycho-educational diagnostic testing
• Experience as a teacher and/or related school experience
• Experience in developing academic and behavioral interventions for the Response To Intervention (RTI) process

Essential Duties

• Provides school psychological services to students in the public schools by means of psychological-educational tests, observation procedures, and consultations with administrators, teachers, and parents.
• Communicates results and conclusions of evaluations as related to instructi
• Completes comprehensive written reports according to departmental guidelines, accurately and punctually.
• Creates academic and behavioral interventions.
• Upholds the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Participates in RTI, special education eligibility, and placement committees, as required by state guidelines.
• Follows policies regarding psychological services consistent with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintains records and statistical data of all activities.
• Demonstrates effective methods of delivering psychological services with particular concern for fair and accurate assessment and interpretations.
• Assists in staff development activities.
• Functions as a cooperative team member with site personnel.
• Uses program evaluation data to provide information to the Special Education Program Manage
• Works with school-wide and grade level data teams to examine effectiveness of academic interventions and/or school-wide behavior approaches.
• Provides consultation to discipline teams.
• School psychologists, in collaboration with others, promote preventive and responsive services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, and psychological and physical safety and implement effective crisis prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
• Facilitate family and school partnerships and interactions with community agencies to enhance academic and social–behavioral outcomes for children.
• School psychologists implement evidence-based strategies to enhance services in both general and special education and address potential influences related to diversity.
• School psychologists demonstrate an understanding and promote appreciation for diversity.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

Terms of Employment

• Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 200 days. Salary will be based on highest level of certification and allowable experience. Exempt. Revised 05/22

Non-Essential Responsibilities

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Physical and Sensory Demands

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• [X] OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
• [ ] CLASSROOM Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

• [ ] Heavy lifting of up to tons.
• [ ] Frequent climbing up to ___ feet, and/or working on building roofs.
• [ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.
• [ ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.
• [ ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.
• [ ] Other: Incumbents must have valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation due to frequent travel between school locations.

Position Type & Salary

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $62,212 to $114,767 Per Year

Job Categories

• Student Services > Educational Diagnostician

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Office of Talent and Human Resources
• 208 Bull Street
• Savannah, Georgia 31401
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]