School Psychologist - Denham Springs, LA

Make an impact in the educational community by supporting students across multiple school sites as a school psychologist. This contract opportunity focuses on providing vital K-12 services in a dynamic environment with a multidisciplinary team. You’ll deliver comprehensive educational assessments, collaborate closely with school professionals and families, and play a pivotal role in helping students thrive academically and emotionally. The role begins with professional development days starting 7/27 and offers a part-time, 29-hour work week with flexibility for some hybrid work.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct thorough psychoeducational evaluations, adhering to IDEA compliance.
• Communicate assessment findings sensitively and effectively with parents, educators, and teams.
• Develop concise and comprehensive evaluation reports within designated timelines.
• Serve as a resource, providing referrals to community support as needed.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, administrators, social workers, and speech-language pathologists.
• Maintain detailed case records and program documentation.
• Participate in in-service trainings and contribute insights during multidisciplinary meetings.
• Interpret test data and help plan tailored programs for individual students.
• Explain assessment processes to students, families, and school staff.

Desired qualifications:

• Valid Louisiana DOE certification in School Psychology.
• Demonstrated experience in K-12 educational assessment and eligibility processes.
• Deep knowledge of IDEA, special education, and psychoeducational evaluation best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual abilities are highly valued.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Must complete district background check and fingerprinting before start.

This contract role supports multiple school sites, offers professional growth, and the chance to work within a collaborative team. If you are ready to bring your expertise and compassion to students who need it most, interviews will begin the week of 7/22—apply today to be considered for this rewarding position.

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