School Psychologist

Conducts extensive psychological examinations of students. Interprets diagnoses to school personnel, other concerned professionals, parents, and the student, and recommends corrective procedures. Makes recommendations on ways to assist a student referred for examination. Conducts individual, group, or facilitative therapy for students who diagnosed problem would benefit from behavior modification.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in School Psychology required

1. Holds a South Carolina teaching certificate with a school psychologist endorsement II or III
2. Has experience in supervisory roles
3. Demonstrates ability to support and evaluate school psychologists
4. Possesses high moral standards and integrity
5. Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
6. Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with children, parents, school personnel and other members of the community
7. Possesses ability to learn quickly and apply new technology
8. Demonstrates strong organizational and management skills
9. Demonstrates ability to prepare and disseminate written reports within required timelines
10. Possesses the ability to travel to more than one work location on the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position
11. Possesses sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, and mobility to carry out all performance responsibilities

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services

JOB GOAL: To provide psychological services to students, staff, and parents in Spartanburg County School District Seven

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises and evaluates performance of staff level school psychologists
2. Supervises school psychologists in selection of appropriate assessment instruments, reviews psychological reports and provides follow up support as appropriate
3. Assists school intervention teams in developing appropriate interventions strategies prior to a referral for evaluation
4. Selects and administers evaluation instruments to children referred for consideration for special education services or for re-evaluation
5. Interprets test results to parents and school personnel
6. Consults with school personnel, agency personnel and parents on psychological matters involving students
7. Provides counseling services to students
8. Provides training and workshops to students, parents, school personnel and school psychologists
9. Serves on school-wide committees and task forces when requested
10. Serves as a contributing member on school-based trans-disciplinary teams when appropriate
11. Identifies, coordinates, and participates in professional growth activities for school psychologists
12. Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
13. Serves as a learning consultant to school colleagues
14. Serves as member of special education eligibility committees
15. Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Special Services and/or school principal

Your application will be processed when we are in receipt of the items listed below:

1. Completed Application via Spartanburg School District 7 website at www.spartanburg7.org.

2. A 2-Step Tuberculin skin test that has been completed within the last year. This can be uploaded to your application or submitted to the Human Resources Department.
3. Copies of transcripts verifying your educational background. This can be uploaded to your application or submitted to the Human Resources Department.
4. Two (2) references that are familiar with your work performance (at least one professional). You MUST provide emails for your references via the application process.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OVER 60 DAYS WILL BE DEACTIVATED.

Spartanburg County School District No. 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the employment provision (Title I) of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. EOE Spartanburg School District 7 does not tolerate acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any sexual or gender-based harassment is encouraged to be reported to Spartanburg District 7, specifically to the District Title IX Administrator: Dr. Kira L. Reaves, 864-594-4400, klreaves@spart7.org.