School Psychologist: Student Support, Collaboration & Compliance

ReNEW Schools; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k plan with company contributions

Job summary

American Leadership Academy-Coastal is seeking a qualified School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include screening, assessment, and designing remedial programs to support students’ learning and development.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and NC School Psychologist certificate, with background check clearance and at least 3 years of experience. Travel between campuses may be required; excellent collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field.
• Valid NC School Psychologist certificate.
• Background check clearance.
• 3+ years of experience as a School Psychologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Master’s degree

NC School Psychologist certificate

Job description

American Leadership Academy-Coastal is seeking a qualified School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include screening, assessment, and designing remedial programs to support students’ learning and development.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and NC School Psychologist certificate, with background check clearance and at least 3 years of experience. Travel between campuses may be required; excellent collaboration skills are essential.