School Psychologist - Contract job description

About Sankofa Montessori

Are you looking to make history, join a values-driven community, and work in an environment that invests in YOU and provides what you need to do what you love? Look no further than Sankofa Montessori, Georgia's only State Charter Schools Commission-approved K–6 Public Montessori Charter School.

Role Summary and Information

We are contracting with a Georgia-certified School Psychologist to complete initial psychoeducational evaluations and comprehensive reevaluations as requested by the school-based MTSS and special education team. This is an evaluation-only role.

The School Psychologist will administer and interpret assessments, write clear and compliant reports, enter evaluation data into the GO-IEP portal, and participate in eligibility meetings to explain findings and support appropriate educational decisions.

Start Date : January 6, 2025

Position Type : Contract / Evaluation-only

Work Location : On-site for student testing; remote report writing permitted when appropriate

Schedule : As-needed, based on referral and reevaluation timelines

Reports To : Sr. Director of Student Support & School Climate

Key Responsibilities

1. Initial & Re-Evaluation Assessments

• Conduct initial evaluations and triennial / comprehensive re-evaluations as assigned.
• Administer, score, and interpret appropriate assessments in areas such as :
• Cognitive ability
• Academic achievement
• Social–emotional / behavioral functioning
• Adaptive behavior
• Attention / executive functioning
• Other targeted areas based on referral concerns
• Review records, classroom data, teacher input, parent reports, and MTSS documentation to inform evaluation plans.
• Select valid and culturally responsive instruments aligned to referral questions.

2. Reporting & Documentation

3. Eligibility Collaboration

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the skills and credentials below.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Expectations

Benefits

COMPENSATION

Equal Employment Opportunity : Sankofa Montessori provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.