School Psychologist 2025-2026 School Year (Summerville Preparatory Academy)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education management seeks a dedicated School Psychologist to inspire young learners. This role involves conducting psychological assessments, collaborating with educational teams, and implementing effective interventions to support students' emotional and educational success. Join a passionate team committed to fostering strong minds and good hearts, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. If you are motivated by making a difference in students' lives and have a valid teaching certificate in School Psychology, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate in School Psychology required.
• Knowledge of behavioral mental health and assessment methods essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and participate in IEP conferences.
• Collaborate with staff and families to promote effective educational environments.
• Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide support to students.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Collaboration

Crisis Intervention

Data Collection and Analysis

Instructional Interventions

Education

Valid South Carolina teaching certificate in School Psychology

Tools

Technology for communication and data collection

Job description

Introduction

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana.

Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Overview

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a School Psychologist, you will be responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students' social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings.
• Schedule IEP meetings related to evaluations.
• Collaborate with MTSS team.
• Monitor completion of case study evaluations and participate in IEP conferences and problem-solving meetings.
• Meet all legal deadlines as stated by the district and school policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with ESE team.
• Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students.
• Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services.
• Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem solving in the classroom.
• Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed.
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families.
• Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community.
• Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis including recertification for CPI, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings at NSSEO.
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data.
• Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate.

Requirements

• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate in School Psychology.
• Knowledge of methods of assessment; systematic processes to collect data, translate assessment results into empirically based decisions about service delivery and evaluate outcomes of services.
• Knowledge of learning processes, appropriate instructional interventions to meet students' needs, and the ability to implement and assess their effectiveness.
• Knowledge of the South Carolina Seed Document.
• Knowledge of behavioral mental health, collaborative and/or consultation models and methods and their application.
• Aptitude to learn new programs and to operate efficiently in a computerized environment.
• Commitment to school and company values.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

• Usual office and schools working conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands

• Not physically demanding but requires attention to detail and intense concentration.
• The emotional needs of students and their families may be demanding.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.