School Psychologist

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Benning, GA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

This School Psychologist position is located at Faith Middle School in Fort Benning, Georgia, with the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Americas Southeast District. The vacancy is for the 2026–2027 school year. The position supports students’ academic, social, and behavioral development through counseling, assessment, consultation, and school-wide prevention efforts.

The role requires a conferred bachelor’s degree and a minimum master’s degree, with graduate coursework related to school psychology practice, including foundations of special education and disabilities. Applicants must also meet the stated education and certification requirements and have completed at least 1,200 clock hours in a school psychology internship, unless they hold a current and valid National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP). Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, and certain other listed roles are excluded from the student-teaching requirement.

Employment is subject to U.S. citizenship, direct deposit, and a suitability/fitness determination. The position requires a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks. It is covered by the Federal Education Association, Stateside Region, Professional bargaining unit and requires a two-year trial period. Multiple positions may be filled. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. The posting notes that federal employees receive a benefits package, but specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

Requirements

• Meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement and provide documents proving eligibility.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a suitability/fitness determination, including a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.
• Hold a conferred bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
• Complete at least 40 semester hours of general education coursework across the listed academic fields.
• Complete at least 18 semester hours of professional teacher education coursework in the listed areas applicable to the position.
• Hold a minimum master's degree, with graduate-level coursework related to school psychology practice, including a course in foundations of special education and disabilities.
• Complete at least 1,200 clock hours in a school psychology internship, unless holding a current and valid National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP).
• Meet the applicable license or certification requirements described in the announcement; an unencumbered valid fully professional state teaching license or the specified alternatives may fulfill content-area requirements.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for the Selective Service Requirement.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Undergo a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students individually and in groups on academic, social, and behavioral skills.
• Consult with staff, families, and community partners about student behavioral and psychological issues.
• Conduct psychological assessments to evaluate student needs and recommend interventions.
• Advise student assistance teams in developing accommodation and intervention plans.
• Lead professional development activities on child development, learning, and behavior management.
• Collaborate with school staff to develop and implement interventions for struggling students.
• Implement school-wide prevention programs that promote a positive and safe school climate.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families may have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time