School Psychologist

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking a School Psychologist for a full-time, in-person contract position serving a secondary school in Wake Forest, NC for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves evaluating students, collaborating with families and school teams to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

Candidates should hold a graduate degree in School Psychology and NC licensure or eligibility, with internship completed; one year of school-based experience preferred,

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in School Psychology from an accredited university or approved program.
• Current North Carolina School Psychologist license/credential or eligibility to obtain the appropriate North Carolina Professional Educator's License in School Psychology through NCDPI.
• Completion of required school psychology internship/fieldwork.
• One year of school-based experience preferred; however, new graduates with qualifying school-based fieldwork or internship experience may be considered.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a school-based team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting psychoeducational evaluations and assessments
• Preparing evaluation reports and recommendations
• Participating in IEP, eligibility, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Consulting with teachers, families, and school staff
• Supporting academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions
• Providing counseling and case management as needed
• Maintaining required documentation and student records

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Graduate degree in School Psychology from an accredited university or approved program

Current North Carolina School Psychologist license/credential or eligibility to obtain the NC Professional Educator's License in School Psychology through NCDPI

Completion of required school psychology internship/fieldwork

Job description

Job Title: School Psychologist

Location: Wake Forest / Raleigh, NC

Job Type: Full-Time School Contract Position

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Grade Level: Secondary

Start Date: ASAP, 2026-2027

Setting: In-Person, Campus-Based

Job Description We are seeking a School Psychologist for a full-time, in-person position supporting a secondary school in Wake Forest, North Carolina for the 2026-2027 school year. The School Psychologist will work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, and school teams to support students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting psychoeducational evaluations and assessments
• Preparing evaluation reports and recommendations
• Participating in IEP, eligibility, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Consulting with teachers, families, and school staff
• Supporting academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions
• Providing counseling and case management as needed
• Maintaining required documentation and student records

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in School Psychology from an accredited university or approved program.
• Current North Carolina School Psychologist license/credential or eligibility to obtain the appropriate North Carolina Professional Educator's License in School Psychology through NCDPI.
• Completion of required school psychology internship/fieldwork.
• One year of school-based experience preferred; however, new graduates with qualifying school-based fieldwork or internship experience may be considered.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a school-based team.