School Psychologist

Bilingual Therapieshas partnered with a school district in the Lafayette, TNarea that is looking for a School Psychologist Details below:

Overview:

• Hours per week: 7:45-3:15
• Days per week: 5 (Mon-Fri)
• Start Date: August. 6, 2024
• End Date: May 24, 2025
• Caseload size: 294
• Caseload age: K-12
• # of school sites: 4
• Requirements/licensure: School Psychologist (Active) Tn License Ed.S
• Job duties consist of: evaluating students, report writing, attending IEP meetings, contacting parents, etc. Office will be shared with three others in the assessment department.

The position expects School Psychologists to:

• facilitate the learning and understanding of mental health and trauma in children and families
• carry out Functional Behavioral Analyses (FBAs)
• create Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• complete the IDEA due process for eligibility determinations accurately (such as Specific Learning Disability)
• serve as LEA representative for some Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Section 504 Plan meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in School Psychology (and eligible for internship) or Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology
• Knowledge of assessment procedures and instruments applicable for students aged 3-21
• Experienced with special education and multi-cultural topics, procedures, and laws
• Familiar with current research based universal screening and progress monitoring tools

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Paid time off and holidays

If interested, please apply and send an updated copy of your resume directly to me at [email protected]. I will be in contact with you through the hiring process. Feel free to contact me via phone at (678)459-1113 for any additional information!