School Psychologist 2026-2027 School Year

Legacy Traditional Schools • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Be the one who makes a difference! At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us. POSITION OVERVIEW The School Psychologist is responsible for providing evaluation, consultative, and counseling services in the school setting. Conduct psycho-educational evaluations and lead the multidisciplinary team in the process of identifying students as eligible for and in need of special education services.

Requirements

• Master’s or higher degree.
• School Psychologist Certificate in the state position is located.
• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting psycho-educational evaluations.
• Knowledge of IDEA and K-8 programming for special education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) through the evaluation process when a student is referred for a special education evaluation.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations and use professional judgment in order to identify areas that need additional data collected.
• Participate in Legacy Traditional School non-violent crisis response team if trained.
• Conduct classroom observations as part of the special education evaluation process, child study team (CST) process and consultative process.
• Prepare cohesive and timely evaluation reports.
• Interpret assessment data and impart it to parents and MET members in a meaningful way.
• Identify students’ needs and develop programming recommendations based on evaluation outcomes.
• Lead the school team in the development and implementation of behavior plans.
• Lead the school’s pre-referral intervention team.
• Provide counseling services in alignment with student’s IEPs and/or 504 plans.
• Provide school-based counseling in accordance with pre-referral intervention or informally.
• Facilitate training on topics related to position on an as-needed basis.
• Provide consultative services to teachers and administrators regarding behavioral and academic concerns.
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner.
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and community, treating all with respect.
• Being active in the role when lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required.
• Participating in events outside of normal hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees