School Psychologist

Job Title: School Psychologist
Location: South Carolina (Elementary School Setting)
Schedule: Full-time, school-based
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $60$65/hour (dependent on experience)

Position Overview

Birch Agency is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Psychologist to support students within a public school district setting across two elementary schools (K5). This itinerant role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success while ensuring compliance with special education processes.

The School Psychologist will play a critical role in psychoeducational evaluations, MTSS/RTI support, behavioral consultation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Psychoeducational Evaluations

• Conduct initial and reevaluation assessments for students referred for:

  • Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Intellectual Disability (ID)

  • Emotional Disability (ED)

• Write comprehensive psychological reports and interpret assessment data.

• Present evaluation findings during IEP eligibility and team meetings.

MTSS / RTI Support

• Participate in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) teams.

• Help design, implement, and monitor Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.

• Use data-driven decision-making to support referrals and interventions.

Consultation & Collaboration

• Collaborate with:

  • Special education teachers

  • General education teachers

  • Speech-language pathologists

  • School administrators

  • Families and caregivers

• Provide behavioral consultation and intervention recommendations.

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).

• Develop and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

• Support students with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with:

  • IDEA regulations

  • South Carolina Department of Education guidelines

  • Evaluation timelines and legal documentation requirements

• Maintain organized and accurate records, reports, and timelines.

Qualifications

Fully Credentialed Candidates

• Specialist (Ed.S.), Ph.D., or Psy.D. in School Psychology.

• Completion of required internship (typically 1200 hours).

• Eligible for or currently holding South Carolina certification as a School Psychologist (Level II or III).

• NCSP certification preferred.

Out-of-State Candidates

• Must be eligible for South Carolina reciprocity or provisional certification.

• Willingness to apply for South Carolina licensure upon hire.

Intern Candidates

• Enrollment in an accredited School Psychology program.

• Completion of full-time internship year.

• Ability to work under supervision with increasing responsibilities throughout the school year.

Work Environment

• Itinerant role serving two elementary schools.

• Collaborative district environment with multidisciplinary support teams.

• Moderate-to-high caseload based on school needs.

• Strong administrative and team support.

Why Work with Birch Agency?

Birch Agency is committed to supporting educational professionals with meaningful opportunities and excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive weekly pay ($60$65/hour)

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Professional development and recruiter support

Apply Today

If youre a School Psychologist passionate about supporting student success through assessment, intervention, and collaboration, Birch Agency would love to connect with you!

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