School Psychologist

Project Play Therapy • Smyrna, TN

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

Project Play is seeking a School Psychologist to support Middle TN Charters within Rutherford and Davidson. This role is focused on facilitating quality service delivery for school partners and families, playing a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral landscape for students. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver psycho-educational services and offer expert guidance to address diverse student needs. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant company focused on collaboration and making a difference in the community, with options for hybrid and virtual work. The position offers opportunities for building relationships, team gatherings, and continuous growth in evidence-based practices through roundtables and continuing education.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) or higher in School Psychology required
• Tennessee State License as a School Psychologist (current TN Professional School Service Personnel license with endorsement in School Psychology)
• Has experience working in schools with a solid understanding of IDEA, eligibility and IEP processes
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, a positive attitude, and believes that all children can reach their fullest potential with the right support

Nice To Haves

• National Certification (NCSP) is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in the problem solving process for individual student needs through psycho-educational evaluation, consultation, and team collaboration meetings
• Work closely with school-based teams to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while providing holistic student supports centered around data-based decision-making
• Consult with school teams relative to student educational and social-emotional concerns, data analysis, MTSS and Response to Intervention (to include TN state guidelines), and support systems/structures
• Engage and partner with school staff, family members, and community partners to seek collaborative solutions to support students impacted by trauma

Benefits

• Salaried and full/part-time hourly positions
• Flexibility with off-site work (ask about hybrid and virtual options, too!)
• Paid documentation time
• 401(k) match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company-provided technology
• Access to health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
• Access to short term disability
• CEU subscription
• Online resources and therapy activities
• Mentorship and ongoing trainings/support
• Supportive administrative staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level