School Psychologist | Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job Description

Job Description

Take the next step in your School Psychologist career with a fulfilling contract position supporting K-12 students across multiple school sites near Baton Rouge, LA. This role focuses on discipline requests and involves working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team to provide critical psychoeducational services. You'll play a key role in ensuring students receive the guidance and support they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive educational assessments to identify student needs and provide timely, detailed written reports.
• Offer information, resources, and referral services to students and their families.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and other professionals to design and implement effective student support and intervention strategies.
• Clearly communicate assessment findings and recommendations to parents, educators, and school teams.
• Accurately maintain case records, reports, and necessary documentation.
• Facilitate interpretation of assessment data and contribute to the development of appropriate intervention plans.
• Participate in in-service training sessions and explain assessment protocols to stakeholders as needed.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• NASP certification or LSSP from the Louisiana State Board of Examiners and Psychologists.
• Experience interpreting assessment data, writing comprehensive evaluation reports, and knowledge of special education eligibility criteria.
• Understanding of psychoeducational evaluations, IDEA compliance, and multidisciplinary team processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to meet strict evaluation deadlines.
• Positive collaboration with educational diagnosticians, social workers, SLPs, and administrators.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and clear presentation style.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.
• Successful completion of district background check and fingerprinting required.

This is a 29-hour per week contract, spanning from August 18, 2026, to May 24, 2027, with assignments across multiple school locations and a diverse PK-12 caseload.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to provide meaningful psychological services to students, apply today to help shape brighter futures.

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