Description

The Davis Academy, an independent school, Kindergarten Prep – Eighth Grade, in Dunwoody/Sandy Springs seeks an experienced School Psychologist to join its vibrant student services team. Applicants must have a Master’s degree or higher in School Psychology and a Minimum of 5 years of experience working as School Psychologist.

The School Psychologist provides leadership and expertise to support students’ academic development and executive functioning needs, in alignment with The Davis Academy’s mission. The School Psychologist is a key member of the Middle School Student Services Team and collaborates closely with administrators, school counselors and the Davis Learning Center faculty to support students, families, and faculty.

Primary Responsibilities

A. Student Support and Program Leadership

Provide leadership in all aspects of Middle School student support, including academic, executive functioning, and behavioral needs.

o Oversee the Student Support Team (SST) problem-solving process, including:

o Facilitating SST meetings with teachers

o Conducting classroom observations

o Consulting with teachers and school counselors

o Monitoring student academic and behavioral progress

o Communicating with families regarding student progress and concerns

Conduct formal and informal student observations and provide instructional feedback to teachers

Review classroom data, assessments, and other relevant data to evaluate student progress

Design, implement, and monitor academic, executive functioning, and behavioral interventions

Interpret psycho-educational evaluations and support teachers in implementing recommendations

Participate in meetings with parents to address academic and behavioral concerns

Provide one-on-one executive functioning support to students as needed

Conduct reading and writing screenings to inform instructional planning and next steps

Assist teachers in completing rating scales for outside professionals

Create and maintain Learning Profiles, psycho-educational summaries, and accommodation plans

Collaborate with outside professionals and provide appropriate referrals when needed

Participate in Parent-Teacher conferences as appropriate

B. Admissions Support

Collaborate with the Director of Admissions to support the admissions process

Conduct academic testing and review admissions files

Observe prospective students in their current educational settings when appropriate

Make recommendations regarding student fit, contingencies, and support services

C. Assessment and Testing

Collaborate with the Lower School Psychologist in the administration of school-wide standardized testing (CTP5)

D. Student Records and Systems Management

Support the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of student records in Veracross in collaboration with the School Registrar

Upload and manage psycho-educational evaluations, learning profiles, custody documentation, referrals, teacher recommendations, and year-end placement information

E. Collaboration and Consultation

Collaborate closely with school counselors to support student needs and manage complex situations

Provide education and consultation for faculty and parents as needed

Partner with the Davis Learning Center Coordinator to ensure individual student needs are met and to coordinate services with outside professionals

F. Professional Development and School Initiatives

Assist the Associate Head of School, Principal, and other administrators with faculty professional development

Support school-wide programming and other initiatives as needed

Requirements

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in School Psychology

Minimum of five years of experience working as a School Psychologist

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, parents, and external professionals

Ability to work both independently and in highly collaborative team environments

Self-motivated with a commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student and family information.