2026-2027 School Psychologist

Young World Physical Education; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Concord, NC, is seeking a qualified School Psychologist to engage in consultation, counseling, and crisis response. The ideal candidate must hold a valid North Carolina license in school psychology and have a degree in school psychology.

Responsibilities include conducting psychoeducational evaluations, assisting with mental health needs, and participating in collaborative school teams. Strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina license in school psychology required.
• Knowledge of MTSS process and mental health interventions.
• Experience in conducting educational assessments.

Responsibilities

• Engage in consultation and counseling.
• Conduct psychoeducational evaluations.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Participate in professional development.

Skills

Knowledge of computers and software

Excellent communication skills

Ability to conduct professional development

Ability to work in a team

Education

School psychology degree (M.A., Ed.S. or Ph.D.)

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Job Description

General Definition of Work

Cabarrus County Schools school psychologists are integral members of data-driven MTSS teams, participating regularly on problem-solving teams and providing both direct and indirect services to students.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports to: Director of Student Safety and Well-being and Psychological Services Coordinator

Salary: State Salary Schedule

Essential Functions

• Engage in consultation, counseling, and crisis response.
• Assist with addressing mental health needs.
• Hold conferences with parents.
• Conduct psychoeducational evaluations when students are suspected of having disabilities.
• Offer various trainings to staff.
• Participate on multi-disciplinary district-level teams.
• Work with teachers, school staff, and families as part of a collaborative team within the school setting.
• Engage in regular professional development to enhance skill sets and advance a comprehensive service delivery model based on the NASP Practice Model.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers, various operating systems, word processing software, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Knowledge of school procedures and conducting educational assessments for disability identification.
• Knowledge of interventions and best practices in mental health.
• Knowledge of the MTSS process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct professional development.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff.

Education and Experience

• School psychology degree (M.A., Ed.S. or Ph.D.) from an approved NASP, APA or NCATE program.

Special Requirements

• Must hold a valid North Carolina license in school psychology.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Requires speaking, hearing, handling items, and repetitive motions; often seated with occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication required to express/exchange ideas.
• Hearing required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, motor vehicles or equipment, and observing surroundings and activities.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Moderately noisy environment (e.g., business office, light traffic).

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.