School Psychologist - Preschool Evaluation Team

Wake County Public School System; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Psychologist for the Preschool Evaluation Team to provide comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and consult with families and school staff.

The role involves evaluating cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral needs of preschoolers, preparing written reports, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to support student development.

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

PSYCHOLOGIST

WORKING TITLE

Preschool Evaluation Team School Psychologist

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Counseling and Student Services

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Project Enlightenment, River Oaks Annex, Shaw, Early Learning Center-Memory Road

PAY GRADE

Psychologist Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides evaluation and consultation services as part of a multidisciplinary evaluation team established in Preschool Programs. Consults with school system staff, families, community members, private agencies, and others individually or through team meetings regarding cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral performance/needs of individuals and groups of students. Conducts relevant assessments, as needed, to provide additional data and understanding regarding a child's developmental needs. Administers and provides written reports of comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to address areas of suspected disability, when required (review of records, interviews with stakeholders, observations of students, and direct testing.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of the National Association of School Psychologists ' Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services and the NC Professional School Psychology Standards;


• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;


• Knowledge of state and federal policies and regulations related to special education;


• Knowledge of a variety of formal and informal student assessment measures when considering all areas of suspected disabilities;


• Knowledge of school environments, child development, and curriculum and instruction;


• Effective consultation skills;


• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills;


• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of


• communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts,


• and feedback;


• Ability to reflect on practice and engage in continuous improvement;


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, mental health professionals, external agencies.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced sixth-year level degree in School Psychology;


• Experience in assessment of preschool children.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator's license in School Psychology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in evaluating characteristics of Autism and other Developmental Delays in young children (2 years-5 years old);


• NC Traumatic Brain Injury Certification;


• Training in or Experience with Trans-disciplinary Play Based Assessment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consults with school system staff, families, community members, private agencies, and others individually or through team meetings regarding cognitive, academic, social and behavioral performance/needs of individuals and groups of students.


2. Conducts relevant assessments, as needed, to provide additional data and understanding regarding a child's developmental needs.


3. Administers and provides written reports of comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to address areas of suspected disability, when required (review of records, interviews with stakeholders, observations of students, and direct testing.)


4. Takes initiative to promote a respectful environment for diverse populations, uses knowledge of school environments, child development, curriculum, and instruction to improve student achievement.


5. Provides professional development to stakeholders on pertinent topics.


6. Participates in professional learning activities.


7. Engages in professional growth that is linked to professional goals and district/school improvement plans and strategic plans.


8. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, external funding agencies, attorneys, parents, students, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/2025

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.