School Psychologist Position Available In Bulloch, Georgia

School Psychologist
Bulloch County Schools
Central Office•Statesboro, Georgia This job is also posted in Bulloch County Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5111816

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 18, 2025

Starting Date:

To Be Determined
Job Description
School Psychologist

DEPARTMENT

Student Wellness and Support

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

200 days

SALARY:

Based on Bulloch County Schools salary/supplement schedule

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Executive Director of Student Wellness and Support

JOB CODE

405

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for providing a full range of services to children ages 3•21 including comprehensive psychological assessments, crisis response, individual/group counseling, and consultation with school staff, parents, and outside agencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology.
Experience evaluating students ages 3•21 in school settings.
Competence in administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of standardized assessments, including, but not limited to, psychological processing, cognition, achievement, behavior and visual motor.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.
Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.
Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current Georgia Professional Standards Commission certification in School Psychology or eligibility for S-6 certification in School Psychology.
Nationally Certified School Psychologist.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows all due process procedures to meet compliance standards as outlined by the Bulloch County Schools and the Georgia Department of Education.
Provides individual and group services to children and/or parents that emphasize improved educational performance and/or conduct.
Provides collaborative consultation and documentation of results including assisting educational staff with suggestions and implementation of MTSS/RtI, pre-referral intervention strategies, and providing recommendations and modifications to assist staff in working with special education students in the classroom setting.
Screens and evaluates referred students including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for education program recommendations.
Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team to determine students’ eligibility for special services, appreciate programming, and on-going progress.
Participates as a member of the individualized education program committee contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the child’s education plan.
Submits records, evaluation reports, timeline compliance logs, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
Participates in activities that promote professional development and uses clinical/educational research to enhance services.
Performs other duties as requested.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated light work.
Interaction with

Others:

Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration. Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.

Concentration:

Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.

Stressful Circumstances:

Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.

Independent Judgment:

Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.

Organizational Skills:

Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.

Public Contact:

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.

Attendance and Dependability:

Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work. Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance. Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI•Evaluation of Personnel.
Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.

Position Type:

Full-Time