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 (K 5). 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 ResponsibilitiesPsychoeducational 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.
QualificationsFully 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 you re 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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