School Psychologist - 2026-2027

Spartanburg County School District Two

                                                                                     JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: School Psychologist

FLSA:   Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Under general supervision promotes the conditions whereas students and staff acquire the knowledge, skills, and personal confidence needed for success and in particular to provide high-quality comprehensive school psychological services.  

REPORTS TO:  Building Administrator and Director of Special Services

Reports to:

Director of Special Services. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations for all initial referrals and reevaluations in accordance with federal, state and district guidelines and timelines 
• Processes and coordinates the placement of identified students with disabilities who move into Spartanburg School District 2 from other school districts, agencies, states and students who may require a change of special education services placement. 
• Provides consultation with administrators, regular class teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselors, curriculum coordinators, vocational rehabilitation counselors, etc. concerned about children exhibiting particular learning and/or behavior problems. 
• Participates in IEP meetings. 
• Assist in monitoring records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Conducts evaluations of students referred for disciplinary issues and hearings. 
• Act as liaison between schools and district office staff. 
• Coordinates with community agencies and private service providers. 
• Assists in planning and implementing in-service training for teachers as needed. 
• Provides consultation on functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for students exhibiting behavior problems. 
• Conducts evaluations as directed for students suspected of having disabilities defined in Section 504 of the vocational Rehabilitation Act. 
• Effective time management skills.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS:             

• Ability to perform required evaluations 
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel and parents  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree 
• Meets minimum standards for certification as set forth by the South Carolina State Board of Education for the certification of School Psychologist II, Masters 30

Working Conditions:

Office environment with limited exposure to environmental conditions.  Physical demands are restricted to general office activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to twenty-five pounds.  Routine local or regional travel required; occasional overnight travel required.  Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and meeting deadlines.  Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

SALARY:

• District’s Teacher Salary Schedule (190-day contract)
• Full-Time position
• Salary: 57,000 - 80,000 (200 days)

FILING DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.  The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.