School Psychologist - District
Thomaston-Upson Schools
- Thomaston, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Respond appropriately and within federal and state guidelines to referrals for initial psychological assessment and for reevaluation of children in special education programs.
- Demonstrate a competent understanding of the psychometric characteristics of a variety of assessment instruments.
- Demonstrate appropriate consultative skills in parent, teacher and student conferences.
- Communicate psychological assessment results and recommendations both verbally and through written reports.
- Participate in eligibility and program decisions in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
- Participate in and contribute to professional development activities.
- Recommend appropriate remedial and intervention procedures for students.
- Manage time and resources effectively.
- Provide differential diagnosis in areas of intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders.
- Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
- Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
- Review current development, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
- Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
- Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies and administrative directives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Hold or be eligible for required certification.
- Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
- High integrity, excellent character, and good professional reputation.
- Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
- Ability to be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
- Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
- Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
- Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
- Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students particularly during emergency situations.