School Psychologist, Jackson TN

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to assess cognitive ability, academic achievement, social-emotional functioning, and adaptive behavior using standardized instruments (WISC, WJ-IV, KTEA, BASC, Vineland, and others)
• Evaluate for a range of eligibility categories including SLD, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impairment
• Write psychoeducational evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, legally defensible, and clearly written for IEP team members, families, and administrators
• Lead or participate in eligibility determination meetings, translating assessment data into educational planning recommendations
• Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) within IDEA-required timelines

Crisis Intervention & Mental Health Consultation

• Serve as a primary responder for student mental health crises, including suicidality, self-harm, acute behavioral escalation, and trauma-related presentations
• Conduct structured threat assessments for students who have made threats or exhibited behaviors of concern; develop and document safety plans
• Provide mental health consultation to teachers, parents, and school leaders on student social-emotional needs and appropriate referral pathways
• Support students with 504 plans for mental health-related accommodations alongside IEP students on your caseload

RTI/MTSS & Systems-Level Support

• Contribute to school-wide RTI/MTSS frameworks at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels — including universal screening, progress monitoring, and problem-solving team participation
• Collaborate with school teams on early identification of students at risk for learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, or developmental concerns
• Support equitable referral practices and culturally responsive evaluation methodology to reduce bias in eligibility determination

Collaboration & IEP Teaming

• Partner with SLPs, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, mental health clinicians, and special education teachers as a core member of the multidisciplinary IEP team
• Communicate findings and recommendations to families in a way that is clear, respectful, and free of jargon
• Maintain accurate evaluation records, service logs, and eligibility documentation in compliance with IDEA and state requirements