Sch Psychologist (11-mo)

Polk County Public Schools; Eloise (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist (11-month) to deliver comprehensive psychological services to students, families, and staff across the district. The role requires a Master’s in School Psychology and Florida certification, with internship experience.

The incumbent will collaborate with Child Study Teams, provide counseling, conduct assessments, and participate in crisis and prevention programs, while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school psychology required and Florida certification as a school psychologist.
• One year internship per NASP standards.
• Experience as a school psychologist desirable; preferred from accredited programs.

Responsibilities

• Consults with parents, students, and staff to support student needs.
• Conducts assessments and interventions as part of Child Study Team activities.
• Provides inservice training to district staff and parent/community groups.
• Maintains documentation and adheres to NASP and Florida guidelines.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Counseling

Oral and written comms

Program planning/evaluation

Professional decision making

Bilingual/biliterate

Education

Master's Degree in School Psychology

Florida certification as School Psychologist

NASP internship

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Mark Wilcox Center, Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33880 - Eloise, Florida Open in Google Maps

Sch Psychologist (11-mo)

Polk County Public Schools Mark Wilcox Center, Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33880 - Eloise, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922479

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Sch Psychologist (11-mo)

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to provide comprehensive psychological services to public school students, school personnel, and parents in Polk County.

Essential Functions of this Job

Consults and counsels with parents, students, outside agencies, and school personnel to include consultation with guidance committees in Child Study Team activities. Provides inservice education to school-based personnel, district office staff, and parent and community groups. Attends staffings and case conferences for discussion of results with referred students, parents, teachers, other school personnel, and related agencies. Performs professional duties in accordance with the ethics set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists and the Florida Association of School Psychologists. Carries out other necessary assignments as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services, and Director of Prevention Programsand ; Services. Serves as cooperative member of the Prevention Programsand ; Services staff in activities that are related to the total program in individual schools, the areas, and the district. Serves on Crisis Intervention Team as needed. File and retain all documantation related to all services provided to students including, but not limited to, any insurance or Medicaid claims.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master's Degree and Florida certification as a specialist in school psychology. One year's internship in accordance with the standards of the National Association of School Psychologists. Experience as a school psychologist desirable. Preference given to applicants holding a degree from an accredited school psychology training program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of consultation, psychological and psycho educational assessment, academic and behavioral interventions, counseling, measurement and research, and program planning/evaluation; effective oral and written communication; ability to make sound professional decisions. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires sitting, standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. May require working outdoors as well, with exposure to outdoor elements including weather changes, foliage, insects, etc. Requires sitting, standing and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

2 - Teachers Union - C2 - 12-mo Teacher

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA Status

Exempt

Local Code

0481

EEO5

41

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

1/6/2015

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Psychologist

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]