School Psychologist (2026-2027)

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

About The Position

Under limited supervision, provides a broad range of psychological services to assigned schools, including but not limited to psychological testing, consultation and counseling of students.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s Degree plus 30 additional credits in School Psychology and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must have state certification.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, telephone, vehicle.
Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of five to ten pounds.
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information.
Includes giving assignments and/or directions to assistants and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.
Requires the ability to read a variety of laws, policies and procedures, evaluation materials, professional studies, medical reference materials, etc.
Requires the ability to prepare complex reports, student goals and objectives, evaluation reports, records, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in oral, written, mathematical or schedule form, and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Requires the ability to use influence systems in supervising assistants; to learn and understand complex principles and techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions, and to counsel and teach students, colleagues and assistants.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including special education, medical, physical and occupational therapy, assistive technology language, sign language, etc.
Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals, and to determine time.
Must be able to use practical applications of statistics.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office and specialized machinery and to operate motor vehicles.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, small tools, etc.
Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Responsibilities

Administers ability, achievement, supplementary, personality and behavior psychological evaluations to students on an individual basis.
Scores tests and prepares reports on each student referred.
Observes and evaluates student behavior; analyzes school records, teachers' evaluations, parent information and relevant medical information.
Makes referrals to District staff professionals, other agencies and medical professionals as necessary.
Provides mental health services such as individual and group counseling for students.
Interprets test results and other relevant information; develops concisely written reports including student diagnoses and placement recommendations.
Conducts formal and informal consultations with teachers, administrators and parents regarding student assessments; participates in schools' Student Assessment Teams.
Recommends strategies to facilitate academic and social performance.
Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary placement committee meetings.
Reviews psycho-educational assessments and participates in developing IEPs.
May serve as Lead Psychologist, coordinating psychological services throughout the District, including ordering supplies, monitoring Medicaid billing, monitoring colleagues' reports and providing guidance and assistance as needed, assisting in the selection of new school psychologists, etc.
Coordinates crisis management programs and provides crisis intervention services at the school and District levels.
Collaborates with medical, mental health and social service agencies for the benefit of students and their families.
Conducts and/or participates in in-service instruction for teachers and parents.
Keeps abreast of developments, legislation and innovations in the profession.
Serves on District and state-wide committees for education and psychology.
Uses a computer to retrieve and record student information, to prepare reports and correspondence and to score tests.
Completes forms for Medicaid reimbursement.
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including professional studies, psychological reports, school records, activity logs, travel log, placement forms, memos, correspondence, etc.
Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, telephone, vehicle, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other administrators, teachers and other District personnel, private mental health professionals, community service agencies, medical professionals, students, parents, etc.
Performs various administrative / clerical tasks as required, including but not limited to typing, copying and filing documents and forms, answering the telephone, attending meetings, etc.
Performs related duties as required.