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POSITION OVERVIEW

The School Psychologist provides comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation, counseling, consultation, and behavioral support services exclusively through secure, compliant digital platforms. This role supports Legacy Traditional Schoolsthrough assessment and evaluation, consultation and collaboration, counseling and support services, and compliance and professional practices in a fully remote environment.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assessment and Evaluation

• Administer, score, and interpret cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional assessments using approved tele-assessment tools and virtual observation protocols.

• The School Psychologist leadsvirtual multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) meetings todetermineeligibility for special education services and develop data-driven service recommendations.

• Prepare comprehensive electronic evaluation reports that integrate multiple data sources and summarize findings, interpretations, and recommendations in compliance with state and federal timelines.

• Conduct virtual observations, functional behavioral assessments (FBA), and environmental analyses using remote protocols, evaluating the validity of digital assessmentresultsand documenting any tele-assessment limitationsin accordance withprofessional best practice standards.

Consultation and Collaboration

• Partner with teachers, parents, and administrators to design evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions.

• Facilitate virtual IEP and MTSS meetings, interpreting complex assessmentresultsand guiding data-based decision making.

• The School Psychologist providesvirtual professional learning related to mental health, behavioralsupports, and RTI/MTSS processes.

• Consult with campus leadership during crisis situations and threat assessment processes, conduct risk analysis and documentation review, andassistin developingsafety plans and post-crisis intervention strategies in coordination with on-site teams.

Counseling and Support Services

• Deliver virtual individual and group counseling and social-emotional support services aligned with IEP and Section 504 plans.

• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIP) and collaborate with staff to support ongoing progress monitoring within digital learning environments.

• Conduct virtual student observations and consultations to inform intervention planning and service adjustments.

• The School Psychologist providesremote crisis intervention support in alignment with district protocols and nonviolent crisis responsestandards andassistwith post-incident recovery planning in coordination with on-site teams.

• Maintain detailed, confidential electronic counseling notes and progress documentationin accordance withprofessional and legal standards.

Compliance and Professional Practice

• Ensure all services adhere to IDEA, FERPA, HIPAA, and applicable state-specific education regulations and professional practice standards.

• Maintain documentation, evaluation reports, counseling records, and IEP documentation in compliance with federal and state-specific timelines and procedural requirements.

• The School Psychologist upholdsprofessional boundaries and strict confidentiality in all remote interactions and digital service platforms.

• Maintain active licensure in the state(s) in which services are provided and remain current withtele-practicestandards, ethical guidelines, and evolving virtual assessment practices.

• Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure continued licensure compliance and high-quality remote service delivery.

• Performadditionalduties as assigned in alignment with organizational and student service needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Master's degreeor higherinEducation,School Psychology, or relevant.

• Valid state-specific certification or credential authorizing service as a School Psychologist in the state(s) where services are provided.

• The incumbent in this position willbe requiredto pass a criminal history background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Educational Specialist degree or higher.

• Experience conducting psycho-educational evaluations.

• Knowledge of IDEA and K-8 programming for special education.

This is a remoteposition. Work is performed from a home office equipped with secure internet, webcam, and complianttele-practicetechnology. Must be able to sit for extended periods, view digital materials, and engage professionally via video conferencing. Occasional in-person professional development and travel to campuses may berequired.