School Psychologist

Job Title: School Psychologist

2025-2026 School Year

Salary: Salary is based on State Special Schools Salary Scale

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Location Notes: This is an in-person position at the address below:

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike

Nashville, TN 37214

General Description:

The School Psychologist for Visually Impaired Students focuses on the unique needs of students with visual impairments, providing specialized psychological services, assessments, counseling, and interventions to promote academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Conduct psychological assessments to identify the strengths and needs of students with visual impairment.

· Participate in IEP team meetings as needed to address assessment and evaluation issues.

· Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and other specialists to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) and support services.

· Offer expertise in system-wide program design to specific assessment and Response to Intervention (RTI) efforts with individual students.

· Provide consultation to teachers, administrators, and parents to address students' individual needs, develop and implement behavior management plans, and create supportive learning environments that promote academic success and emotional well-being.

· Provide individual and group counseling, addressing social-emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges.

· Possess expertise in visual impairment, assistive technology, and the unique challenges faced by students with visual impairments.

· Stay up to date on current research and best practices in school psychology, visual impairment, and special education.

· Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress and interventions.

Other Functions

· Work closely with special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other specialists to ensure a holistic approach to student learning.

· Assist parents in locating appropriate professional services outside the school when needed.

· Assist the school system in assessing staff development needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualification

· Minimum of a master’s degree in School Psychology.

· Must hold an active School Services Personnel License in School Psychology.

· Experience working with a wide range of students with visual impairments, including students with different visual impairments, additional disabilities, and complex learning needs. Preferred but not required.

Special Knowledge/Skills

SKILLS are required to be proficient in conducing psychological cognitive, emotional, and behavioral assessments. Effective leadership and communication abilities. Capacity to collaborate with educators, parents, and other related service professionals. Competent identifying, assessing, and mitigating crisis by providing immediate support during mental health emergencies. The ability to understand diverse backgrounds and incorporate awareness into professional practices through building collegial relationships the respect and honor different cultural perspectives.

KNOWLEDGE is required to have a strong understanding of developmental psychology and its impact on student learning and behavior. A significant background in various mental health issues that may affect student academic performance. Expertise in legal and ethical standards to include guidelines relevant to school psychology. Knowledge of Social Emotional Learning principles and practices that promote students’ wellness and interpersonal skills.

ABILITY is required to convey complex psychological concepts in accessible ways to relevant stakeholders. Ability to analyze data to make informed decisions and interventions for students with disabilities. The capacity to build and nurture relationships with students and families emotionally and compassionately. The ability to adjust strategies and interventions based on student need. To evaluate real-time information critically and consider different perspectives as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information:

• Selected applicants must verify experience/highest degree held.

• Direct deposit of paycheck on a 12-month schedule is required.

• TSB is a non-smoking facility in its entirety.

• The selected applicant must comply with the State of Tennessee Employee Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and other policies.

• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

• Selected applicants will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.

Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement pension, 401(k) match, employee assistance program, personal and sick leave (PTO) and more. A full listing of employee benefits can be found here Benefits & State Employee Discounts (tn.gov)

How To Apply:

State of Tennessee Employment Application (see TSB Career Opportunities webpage)

The following documents may be brought or mailed to TSB, as well as submitted via email to:

Dr. Michelle Cormier, Director of Student Services

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike

Nashville, TN 37214

E-mail: michelle.cormier@tsbtigers.org

· Letter of Interest

· Current Resume

· 3 Professional References (Minimum 1 from a direct supervisor)

· Copy of Educator License

· Unofficial Copies of All Transcripts*

*An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this announcement.

Candidates with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats should contact the Principal’s Office at (615) 231-7326 no later than five days prior to their scheduled interview to facilitate reasonable accommodation. The State of Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Discrimination on the Basis of Age (Over 40), Race, Sex, Color, Religion, National Origin, Disabling Condition or any other Non-Merit Factor is Prohibited.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,378.00 - $68,794.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,378 - $68,794