School Psychologist: Drive Student Growth & Interventions

American Leadership Academy, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions

Job summary

Charter One is seeking a School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 academic year at American Leadership Academy - Coastal to support students with a full range of psychological services. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to federal/state laws (IDEA, Child Find).

Responsibilities include assessment, consultation with educators and parents, and maintaining SPED records. Travel between campuses may be required; background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and NC School Psychologist certificate (or eligible).
• Background check clearance required.
• 3+ years’ experience as a School Psychologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of school psychology services, including screening and assessment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to determine student eligibility and appropriate programming.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA and Child Find in the identification and placement process.
• Consult with educators to support academic and social development of students.
• Administer, score, and interpret clinical assessments for students suspected of disability.
• Collaborate with SSTs, teachers, parents, and administrators; provide consultations as needed.
• Maintain and update student SPED records; re-evaluate on a triennial cycle; manage referrals.
• Travel between campuses as required; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning and problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree

NC School Psychologist certificate

Job description

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy - Coastal is accepting applications for a School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide a range of school psychological services to children, including screening and assessment, and designing remedial educational programs.
• Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team to determine the student's eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress.
• Implement all procedures to meet compliance standards as outlined in Federal and State Law (i.e., IDEA and Child Find) for the identification and placement of students eligible for special education services.
• Consult with education professionals to ensure the academic achievement and social development of students.
• Assessment – Administer, score, and interpret clinical assessments to students suspected of having a disability.
• Consultation and collaboration – Participate in pre-referral intervention teams (SST), provide academic and behavioral intervention input, collaborate weekly with site level teams, and offer availability for individual consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Compliance – Maintain on-going student special education records in compliance with IDEA and Child Find. School psychologists are required to re-evaluate existing SPED students on a triennial cycle, respond to parent requests, and evaluate incoming referrals from SST. All referral sources include mandates required by federal and state laws.
• Travel may be required between campuses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities.
• Strong planning, execution, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with all members of the staff and communicate effectively with parents.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Meet the requirements of and hold a valid NC School Psychologist certificate
• Pass applicable background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years’ experience as a School Psychologist

Wake Preparatory Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online, and include the following supporting documentation:

• Current Resume
• Letters of recommendation (2-3)
• Any applicable certificate(s)/endorsements

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to [e-mail].