Category
Schools - School Psychologist
Job Type
Contract
This position offers an opportunity to work as a School Psychologist or School Psychometrist in a K-12 school located in Birmingham, AL. The role is a contract position for the current school year with approximately 30 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychological evaluations and screenings for students suspected of having disabilities.
- Administer a variety of psychological and neuropsychological tests following established protocols.
- Compile detailed reports based on evaluations to support students’ official school records.
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and multi-disciplinary teams to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Interview students and observe them in their typical educational settings to assess social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
- Assist in research efforts by collecting and analyzing psychometric data.
- Support school personnel with assessments to determine eligibility for special education services or to provide data for IEP teams.
- Monitor testing processes carefully, ensuring validity and adherence to timelines, and notify supervisors of any issues.
Qualifications:
- Experience conducting psychological assessments in educational settings.
- Knowledge of special education laws and IEP development processes.
- Ability to work effectively with students, families, and school staff.
- Strong observational and data compilation skills.
- Detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage testing timelines and protocols.
- Relevant credentials or licensure as a School Psychologist or experience as a Psychometrist.
Location:
- Birmingham, Alabama (K-12 school setting)
Benefits:
- Contract position with a defined school year duration.
- Flexible part-time hours (30 per week) suitable for work-life balance.
- Opportunity to impact student success through direct evaluation and intervention support.
Qualified candidates seeking to contribute their expertise in school-based psychological services are encouraged to apply promptly.
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