School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 School Year

POSITION TITLE

School Psychologist

REPORTS TO

Exceptional Children Director

BEGINNING DATE

Open Until Filled

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitates learning and promotes the cognitive social functional and personal development of all students.

Identifies and assesses the learning developmental behavioral functional and mental health needs of students.

Uses assessment data about the student and his/her environments to develop appropriate interventions and programs.

Assists in the planning development and evaluation of programs to support student growth and development.

Provides consultation to parents teachers other school personnel and community agencies to enhance the student growth and development.

Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services.

Participates as active IEP team member and contributes to building capacity in school EC staff.

Applies ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services and observes relevant laws and policies that govern practice.

Participates in professional organizations and continually seeks to improve professional knowledge and skills.

Communicates effectively with students parents and school staff.

Keeps accurate records and adheres to timelines and standards.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Must hold or be eligible to obtain a North Carolina educators license as a School Psychologist.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

10 Months

SALARY

NC School Psychologist Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to stand sit or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.

Ability to bend stoop carry push or pull.

Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs supplies and materials.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.

Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.

Must be able to visually and auditorily effectively communicate with staff and students.

Must be able to drive to variety of sites.

Must be able to tolerate a noisy busy work environment with occasional very loud noises.

Must be able to physically assist with the therapeutic/de-escalation process.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and activities. EOE