Position: School Psychologist
Serving Fayette County Public Schools

Job Summary: The School Psychologist provides services as an employee of StaffEZ serving the district of Fayette County Public Schools. The responsibilities of a school counselor are to provide support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for managing the placement of assigned students: provide information and recommendations to parents and students; and assisting the development of goals and plans for achievement.

Starting Date: Immediate until filled. 

Work Year, Hours & Compensation: Hours vary depending on assignment. Pay per hour depending on qualifications and experience. 175 days per year.

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions:
Note: This not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. 

• Represent the district and StaffEZ in a professional manner by performing all job functions at a satisfactory or above level.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in a positive supportive, and cooperative way.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required, or requested, consistent with reasonable expectations for the contracted position.
• 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.
• 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.
• Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g., administrators, teachers, nurse, parents, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive screening/ evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
• Counsels’ students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• 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.
• Has strong understanding in Response to Intervention for the purpose of interpreting the data to intervene, offering interventions, and eventually determining eligibility.
• Research resources and methods (e.g., intervention, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students’ functional goals.
• Supports individualized student instruction for the purpose of ensuring the success of all students.
• Uses student information for the purpose of making sound data-based decisions to achieve student growth.
• Assists other staff for the purpose of developing and applying student monitoring systems and designing academic and behavioral interventions.
• Commitment to high student achievement and support for all students.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Prepares a variety of written materials to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Communicate effectively with parents and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

Qualifications:

• Completion of the required Global Compliance Network online training modules
• Demonstrated record of good attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communications.
• Must meet criminal history background requirements (requires FBI Fingerprint and SOARS clearance).
• Master’s Degree in Education
• Holding appropriate Tennessee certification license as a School Psychologist
• Demonstrated organizational skills as a School Psychologist
• Effective decision-making and verbal and written communication skills
• Be highly qualified in this area

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Occasional climbing of steps
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Potential supervision of students outside in all types of weather.
• Depending on assignment, may involve more physical activity, e.g., Physical Education classes, pre-school, or special education assignments.

Application Procedure: Apply online at staffez.org

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons in hiring, promotion, transfer, discharge, pay, benefits, and all other aspects of employment, without regard to age, height, weight, pregnancy, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by state and federal laws.