School Psychologist Job Description Template

Job title

School Psychologist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable school psychologist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will assess students for special education, write psychological reports and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Assess students for special education
• Write psychological reports
• Take part in IEP meetings
• Design behavior plans
• Counsel students
• Consult with teachers and parents
• Respond to crises
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Master's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of psychological assessment and special education law
• Empathy and communication
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• State school psychologist credential
• NCSP
• Crisis prevention training
• Experience with cognitive and achievement tests

Skills

• Behavior analysis
• Counseling
• Report writing
• Crisis response
• Objectivity
• Collaboration

Work environment and schedule

School psychologists work in schools, often traveling between several buildings. School-year schedule with summers often off.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.