School Psychologist

The Bibb County School District is now accepting applications for School Psychologist

Candidates must be certified in, or eligible for certification in School Psychology.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

The school psychologist must maintain highly confidential information in a professional manner. This

position requires one be regularly, predictably and reliably at work. The ability to work well with students,

parents, staff, and the community is a required. High integrity, excellent character, and a good professional

reputation are essential. The school Psychologist must be able to perform tasks involving sitting for

prolonged periods. Vision, hearing and verbal communication are essential functions in performing required

tasks, duties and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the

intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining

eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.

2. Assesses students'' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of

determining student''s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.

3. Assists other staff for the purpose of developing and applying student monitoring systems and

designing academic and behavioral intentions.

4. Assists all specialists (e.g. autism consultants, behavior specialists, occupational and physical

therapist, speech language pathologists, etc.) for the purpose of creating and delivering student

supports.

5. Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. administrators, teachers, nurse, parents, mental

health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for producing a comprehensive screening/ evaluation

report in compliance with established guidelines.

6. Consults with teachers, parents, and/or other outside personnel or professionals for the purpose of

providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.

7. Coordinates with school staff to implement school wide program development and program

evaluation (e.g. RTI, PBIS, Section 504) for ensuring effective programs to assist children who

experience physical, mental, social and emotional difficulties.

8. Counsels students, parents and guardians for enhancing student success in school.

9. Has strong understanding in Response to Intervention for the purpose of interpreting the data to

intervene, offering interventions and eventually determining eligibility.

10. Helps students for the purpose of creating smooth transitions to and from school and community

learning environments, such as residential treatment centers or ALC.

11. Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or

gathering information required to perform functions.

12. Promotes school policies and practices for the purpose of ensuring the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master''s degree or above is required. Specialist or above is preferred.

2. Must possess (or meet qualifications for) Georgia educational certification in School Psychology.

3. Some school-based experience is highly desired.

4. Any alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

• 200 day work year. 20 hours per week.
• Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Adopted Salary Schedule and position supplement(s).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete an online application.
• Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position.
• Submit a resume and cover letter.
• Incomplete applications may not be considered.

This position is grant funded and is contingent on availability of funds.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.