School Psychologist(3)-Permanent-With Benefits-Available 04/13/2026

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

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time School Psychologist to support students academically, socially, and emotionally in Lexington, North Carolina. This role involves assessment, direct interventions, program development, and collaboration with educators and families to create supportive learning environments. Applicants must have completed a sixth-year program in school psychology and hold NTE/Praxis certification. The position offers a collaborative environment aimed at student success.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved program in school psychology at the sixth-year level.
• NTE/Praxis School Psychology certification.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assesses learning, development, and adjustment characteristics.
• Provides interventions to support teaching processes.
• Delivers a coordinated program of psychological services.

Skills

Assessment and Interpretation

Direct Interventions for Students

Consultation and Training

Program Development

Communication and Relationship Skills

Education

Completion of an approved program in school psychology at the sixth-year level

NTE/Praxis School Psychology

Job description

School Psychologist (3) - Permanent - With Benefits - Available 04/13/2026

Davidson County Schools Central Office - Lexington, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 5665015

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Title

Title: School Psychologist

Reporting

Reports to: Director, Programs for EC

Terms of Employment

Terms of Employment: 10/11/12 Months

Salary

Salary: Pay Grade - PSY10/11/12

General Statement of Job

School psychologists help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, administrators, families, and other mental health professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students and strengthen connections between home and school.

Essential Job Functions

• Assessment and Interpretation: Identifies and assesses the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, and the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment. Uses assessment data about the student and his/her environment(s) to develop appropriate interventions and programs.
• Direct Interventions for Students: Provides interventions to students to support the teaching process and maximize learning and adjustment.
• Consultation and Training: Provides consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustment of students.
• Program Development: Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning and adjustment needs.
• School Psychology Program Implementation: Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services.
• Professional Practice and Development: Applies ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services and observes relevant laws and policies that govern practice. Participates in professional organizations and continually seeks to improve professional knowledge and skill.
• Communication and Relationship Skills: Communicates effectively with students, parents, and school staff.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Completion of an approved program in school psychology at the sixth-year level.
• NTE/Praxis School Psychology.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Some positions assigned to this class may require light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

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.

Updated 04/16/2019

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist

Contact Information

• Jordan Lupton
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]