School Psychologist Liaison (Psychological Services) 2023-2024

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional School Psychologist Liaison.

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements.

The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title : Liaison, School Psychologist

Under general supervision, facilitates the psycho-educational and socio-emotional development of DeKalb County School District’s (DCSD) students;

provides comprehensive psychological services through consultation, promotion of primary prevention of academics, social, and emotional problems, intervention in crisis situations, assessment of problems and enhancement of staff development.

Essential Functions :

The following duties are representative of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Consults with parents and educational staff in Student Support Team meetings, meetings, Eligibility meetings, Individual Educational Plan meetings, informal meetings, and telephone calls
• Administers psychological assessments to evaluate a student's current intellectual, behavioral, academic, and emotional functioning for use in special education eligibility determination and to assist in educational programming
• Interprets test data and writes reports (psychological and Tienet eligibility) that integrate a student's strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations for further educational planning
• Assists Coordinator of Psychological Services with managing extended work activity for school psychologists completing psychological evaluations during the summer and / or on Saturdays
• Collaborates with team members about workable solutions to help students with significant weaknesses
• Writes comprehensive psychological reports and eligibility reports to share with educational staff and parents
• Provides counseling and therapeutic support to students in both crisis and non-crisis situations
• Provides comprehensive psychological services to students to assess their emotional, social, personal, and academic needs including counseling students individually and in groups to assist students to achieve personal, social, and emotional adjustment
• Provides training to staff about the response to intervention, educational interventions, and psychology-related topics
• Advises, consults, and offers recommendations and suggestions to teachers, administrators, parents, and students to enhance student’s success in school and to provide a motivating educational environment
• Conducts diagnostic studies to identify students’ needs, limitations, and potentials; observes students in the classroom and in play;
• examines school records, consults with parents and school personnel, and administers and interprets diagnostic findings;

scores, interprets, types, and submits reports of all students tested and / or evaluated

• Plans special placement and other treatment programs
• Reviews student permanent records, developmental histories, adaptive behavioral interventions, observational notes, diagnostic testing, and data provided by outside agencies and / or sources
• Conducts professional learning sessions relative to changes in the program, implementing procedures, classroom / student management strategies, and psycho-social characteristics
• Participates in student disciplinary activities
• Conducts research to augment the introduction of programs in schools to meet the current psychological, educational, and sociological needs of children
• Refers individuals to community agencies to secure medical, vocational, or social services for a student and / or his or her family
• Analyzes regional data to collaborate with school psychologists for providing professional learning opportunities regarding academics and mental-behavioral health supports
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related area from a Georgia Professional Standards approved accredited college or university required.
• Minimum one year of professional level psychometrics, school psychology, counseling, or closely related experience required.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in psychology at level S-5 or above or valid licensure as a clinical psychologist issued by the State of Georgia required.

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