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Job Title: Virtual School Psychologist

Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services

Location: Berkley County, variable locations (Charleston, Northern Charleston, Goose Creek)

School District: Berkeley County Public Schools

About Us:

Join a dynamic, women-owned and operated, and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering professionals, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally, and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced virtual School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

• Responsibilities: Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Provide counseling and interventions to support students' emotional and mental health needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic and behavioral challenges.
• Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes.
• Promote positive mental health through prevention programs, crisis intervention, and school-wide initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  

Requirements: Eligible for or able to obtain South Carolina Department of Education School Psychologist Certification.
Expected Hours per week: 37.5

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities not limited to:

• • Conducts extensive psychological evaluations of students
  • Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning
  • Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
  • Support effective individualized instruction
  • Collect data and provide systematic observations for students experiencing challenges in the school setting.
  • Make referrals and participate in the coordination of community support services
  • Member of school support teams
  • Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the advent a situation is warranted
  • Stays current on new developments in the field of education
  • All other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program
• Valid state license or state department of education certification (as needed) as a School Psychologist. (if applicable)
• Educator Certificate (if applicable)
• Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting.
• Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
• Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
• Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• State Licensure Reimbursement
• National Certification Stipend
• Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit)
• Employee Assistance program (also a part-time benefit)
• EAP short-term disability (also a part-time benefit)
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: danamorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com / Phone: 410-929-3949

If you're a motivated Virtual School Psychologist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!