The School Psychologist impacts students’ lives by:
- Coordinating and completing Bulletin 1508/IDEIA initial evaluations and reevaluations in a compliant and timely manner
- Interacting with school-based and outside related service providers to obtain necessary evaluation components and make team-based eligibility determinations
- Attending and participating in IEP meetings as the evaluation representative
- Collaborating with the school-based Directors of Special Education to ensure that the school complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations governing students with disabilities or who are under the evaluation process
- Consulting with school leaders and individual teachers regarding high priority students
- Conducting social-emotional skills groups as needed
- Taking on other tasks, as needed
What We Offer:
- Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on a Specialized Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular duties, or longevity with CCS.
- Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.
Apply now if you:
- Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
- Have a Specialist or PhD in school psychology
- Possess certification in school psychology from the state of Louisiana or have the necessary requirements to apply and obtain one
- Demonstrate past success working with students in non-selective schools
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- This is an in-person role
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Skills Required
- Specialist or PhD in school psychology
- Certification in school psychology from Louisiana
- Demonstrated success with students in non-selective schools
What We Do
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college.
