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Fulton Schools

School Psychologist

Fulton Schools, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Provides a continuum of psychological services that support regular and special educational students ages 2 through 21, as well as the overall school program; Responsibilities may include counseling, consultation with parents, teachers, counselors, social workers, special education providers, administrative staff, and outside agencies such as private professionals and the court system, as well as assessment, program planning, direct or supervised intervention

Consults with school personnel identifying students who have learning and/or adjustment difficulties

Conducts comprehensive, psycho-educational evaluations which include review of records; formal testing/informal testing; observation of the student’s functioning in the classroom and other settings to analyze learning and behavior difficulties; interviews with the student, teacher(s), administrators, and/or outside agencies

Documents evaluation results and completes required reports within Federal, State, and local timelines

Consults and communicates with teachers, parents, and school personnel regarding the results of all relative evaluation information and assists school teams in linking evaluative data to appropriate student interventions

Provides psychological services through District, department, and school committees attending special education eligibility meetings, assisting with manifestation determinations and discipline reviews

Participates in the decision‑making process to determine appropriate services for all students

Provides crisis intervention as needed

Conducts or participates in data collection and evaluation to determine the usefulness and effectiveness of psychological services and various educational programs in the system

Adheres to Federal, State, and local guidelines and policies in the provision of School Psychological services

Participates on Student Support Teams as an academic and behavioral consultant Supervises school psychology interns as necessary

Conducts in‑service training for school personnel, parents, and central office staff

Updates and expands professional skills through participation in staff development programs, professional activities, workshops, and professional organizations

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education Master’s Degree in School Psychology

Certification/Licensure Must hold or be eligible for S-5 certification in school psychology

S-6 or S-7 in school psychology preferred

Experience Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in the psychology field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proficiency in administration, scoring, and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological and psychometric instruments

Must have a thorough understanding of child development, special education, classroom dynamics and instructional strategies

Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities

Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various District human resource issues

Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

Office and school environment

Physical Demands

Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - 470-254-3600

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