School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Lincoln County School District District Wide - Stanford, Kentucky

Job : 5123067

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 25, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

Class Code: 0240/0250

TITLE: School Psychologist/Psychometrist

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

APPROVED:

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: Up to 210 days

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate:
  Current valid Kentucky Certificate appropriate for the position.
• Degree:
  Master’s Degree in Psychology.
• Experience:
  
  Has experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and counseling.

JOB GOAL: To enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by promoting their sense of self and by treating psychological or mental health problems.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the psychological assessment of children K-12.
• Develops system-wide programs and schedules for annual group testing.
• Assists in the administration of group tests of intelligence, aptitude, and achievement.
• Administers tests and recommends placement for exceptional children.
• Consults regularly with teachers, counselors, and school administrators regarding classroom management programs and serves as a resource person.
• Evaluates on an ongoing basis the district testing program.
• Conducts statistical analyses of test results and prepares informative reports for the Board, professional staff, and parents.
• Assists in planning and conducting inservice educational activities for the improvement of teaching practices in the areas of test construction, test administration and test results evaluation.
• Maintains case records on all referred students.
• Cooperates with mental health and social welfare agencies.
• Keeps informed regarding research in psychological and educational testing and the development of improved tests for use in educational and counseling programs.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board and reflected in district salary schedules and individual employee contract.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $52,577 to $77,683 Per Year

Job Categories: Student Services >
Psychologist

• Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.