School Psychologist Position Available In Newton, Georgia

School Psychologist
Newton County Schools
Special Education Department – Covington, Georgia This job is also posted in Newton County Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5216970

Application Deadline:

Jul 02, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 2, 2025

Starting Date:

Jul 15, 2025
Job Description

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Deliver appropriate psychological services to students in the school district through psychological evaluations, individual and group interventions, behavioral observations and consultations; maintain a professional relationship with school personnel, families and community agents to promote better educational programs.

QUALIFICATION

Valid Georgia S6 certification in School Psychology

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and materials; adheres to the chain of command.
Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job
Assess individual student’s needs, limitations and potential, using a variety of assessment methods, resulting in a reporting of both quantitative and qualitative
Select, administer and score psychological tests under standard conditions in a timely manner so that compliance requirements are
Maintain student records, including special education reports and confidential reports, in a secure location.
Prepare psychological evaluations and eligibility
Provide consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel and community agencies to enhance learning and adjustment of students (g. classroom observations, providing feedback, participating in Student Support meetings, assisting in collaborative problem-solving, etc.).
Communicate effectively with students, parents and school
Attend meetings related to students (e.g. eligibility, evaluations, placement, ).
Attend staff, professional and interagency
Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of the job responsibilities; performs routine duties and responsibilities with little or no direct
Serve on the district crisis team and respond to crisis situations to provide mental health support to students and
Assist with in-service training of school personnel as
Assist Director with the purchase of evaluation instruments, protocols and related assessment software.
Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate
200 workday schedule

Position Type:

Full-Time