School-Based Psychologist
4 days ago
Charleston
Job Description Job Title: School-Based Psychologist Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services Location: Berkley County, variable locations (Charleston, Northern Charleston, Goose Creek) School District: Berkeley County Public Schools About Us: Join a dynamic, women-owned and operated and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering professionals, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally, and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision. Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. • Responsibilities: conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs., • Collaborate with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs)., • Provide counseling and interventions to support students' emotional and mental health needs., • Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic and behavioral challenges., • Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes., • Promote positive mental health through prevention programs, crisis intervention, and school-wide initiatives., • Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations. Requirements: Eligible for or able to obtain South Carolina Department of Education School Psychologist Certification. Expected Hours per week: 37.5 • Essential Duties and Responsibilities not limited to:, • Conducts extensive psychological evaluations of students, • Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning, • Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team), • Support effective individualized instruction, • Collect data and provide systematic observations for students experiencing challenges in the school setting., • Make referrals and participate in the coordination of community support services, • Member of school support teams, • Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the event a situation is warranted, • Stays current on new developments in the field of education, • All other duties assigned Qualifications: • Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program, • Valid state license or state department of education certification (as needed) as a School Psychologist. (if applicable), • Educator Certificate (if applicable), • Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting., • Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations., • Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques., • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities., • Commitment to cultural competence and diversity., • Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings., • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs Full-time Benefits Include: • Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution, • 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit), • Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit), • State Licensure Reimbursement, • National Certification Stipend, • Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit), • Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit), • Employee Assistance program (also a part-time benefit), • EAP short-term disability (also a part-time benefit), • Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit), • Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit), • Life insurance (also a part-time benefit), • Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit) Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: danamorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com / Phone: 410-929-3949 If you're a motivated School-Based Psychologist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Job Posted by ApplicantPro