School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Beaufort County School District STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Beaufort, South Carolina.

• Job : 5557341
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 26, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)
• This job posting is closed

The School Psychologist plays a crucial role in promoting the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well‑being of students by providing comprehensive psychological services within the school environment. This position is dedicated to identifying students’ unique needs through assessments and evaluations, developing individualized intervention plans, and collaborating closely with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success. The School Psychologist also contributes to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning atmosphere by delivering crisis intervention, counseling, and staff training.

Through data‑driven practices and culturally responsive approaches, this role ensures that all students have equitable access to the resources and support necessary to thrive academically and personally.

• Participate in school‑based intervention (RTI/MTSS) meetings, including consultation services for students in need of academic and behavioral intervention, assistance with developing intervention plans, goal setting, and data collection.
• Participate in the school‑based behavior intervention process(es), including collaboration with the school PBIS team, teachers to develop positive classroom management strategies, and staff to develop and maintain positive behavior interventions for students; develop and complete the FBA/BIP procedures for students demonstrating significant behavioral problems, and assist with data collection and progress monitoring.
• Participate in the Referral/Evaluation Planning process for students suspected of having a disability, including developing appropriate evaluation plans, explaining due process rights to parent/guardian, and making recommendations on ways to assist a student referred for an evaluation.
• Conduct psychological evaluations of students referred for evaluations, completing evaluations within the 60‑day timeline, providing results to team members within 45 days, and scheduling the Eligibility Determination meeting at the Referral/Evaluation Planning meeting.
• Participate in the Reevaluation process, monitoring timelines and scheduling meetings in consultation with case managers and completing reevaluation assessments before the due date.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of Section 504 plans, attending all Initial Eligibility meetings and assisting with evaluation, eligibility, and development of appropriate accommodations.
• Conduct individual and/or group counseling for students demonstrating difficulties, supporting IEP teams in identifying students who need counseling, writing goals and progress monitoring, and documenting parental permission, goals, progress, and session details.
• Collect, compile, and maintain appropriate data for required reports, including maintaining an evaluation spreadsheet and activity log.
• Participate in staff meetings and training activities.
• Develop professional goals to stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Student Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

• Must have a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired.
• A Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology.

• Must have completed a program of study in School Psychology from an accredited college or university.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered acceptable forms…