School Psychologist

Pediatric Developmental Services; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Retirement with company matching

Unlimited CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services in Summerville, SC seeks a School Psychologist to join our team. You will provide counseling to students and parents, participate in a multi-tiered system of support, and contribute to IEP development to support student outcomes.

You will collaborate with families and school staff, ensure compliance with records and timelines, and maintain a schedule to meet all required meetings and services.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology.
• Endorsement as School Psychologist or eligibility.
• Experience or training in pediatric mental health preferred.
• Ability to work independently with ethical accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with staff, parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and parents.
• Participate in multi-tiered support for students with social/emotional needs and attend team meetings.
• Contribute to initial and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to record-keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure required meetings and services.

Skills

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

IEP development

Family coaching

Record keeping

Scheduling

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Endorsement as School Psychologist

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Psychologist. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• Retirement Account with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs
• Materials stipend
• Licensure reimbursement

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology.
• Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Psychologist as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education.
• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.