School Psychologist | Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge,LA 11 days ago

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Category Schools - School Psychologist
Job Type Contract

Step into a vital role supporting students from kindergarten through twelfth grade as a School Psychologist across multiple school sites near Baton Rouge, LA. This contract position spans the academic year, beginning with a couple of professional development days on July 27, 2026, and concluding May 24, 2027. You’ll work part-time (29 hours per week) with flexibility for a hybrid schedule, collaborating within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to serving diverse student needs.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

  • Active Louisiana Department of Education certification in School Psychology.
  • Demonstrated expertise in psychoeducational evaluations and compliance with IDEA.
  • Proven ability to interpret assessment data and generate thorough, actionable evaluation reports.
  • Comprehensive understanding of special education eligibility and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Exceptional communication skills for explaining results and recommendations to educators, families, and students.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities to meet deadline-driven evaluation requirements.
  • Prior work with educational diagnosticians, social workers, SLPs, and administrators.
  • Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Successful completion of district background check and fingerprinting required.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a core member of campus-based teams, conducting educational assessments and submitting timely, comprehensive reports.
  • Offer referral services and work directly with students and their families using evidence-based approaches.
  • Foster ongoing relationships with school staff to implement effective student interventions.
  • Provide training on assessment processes and work collaboratively to create tailored educational strategies.
  • Maintain thorough case records, ensuring compliance and program accountability.
  • Participate in planning individualized programs based on test results.

This is a rewarding opportunity for School Psychologists who are passionate about student advocacy and eager to make a daily difference. Interviews are starting the week of July 22—take the next step in your professional journey by submitting your application today!

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

  • Competitive Salary
  • Weekly Paycheck
  • Matching 401(k) Plan
  • Extensive Medical Coverage
  • Licensing Assistance
  • Custom Housing
  • Travel Assistance
  • Professional Development Reimbursement