Psychologist, School

Psychologist, School / (26-27)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools - Charlotte, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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• Job : 5526951
• Final date to receive applications: Aug 18, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)
• Posted: Feb 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

CMS school psychologists support students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using problem solving, assessment, data-based decision-making, and the delivery of evidenced-based interventions. School psychologists collaborate and consult with educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. School psychologists provide a comprehensive range of services as described in the current North Carolina Professional School Psychologist Standards.

• Consults with teachers and administrators regarding specific students and/or groups of students.
• Works with various school teams to support multi-tiered systems of support for all students within their assigned schools.
• Interprets and utilizes data for the purpose of developing appropriate intervention plans for struggling learners within their schools.
• Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations that include but are not limited to the assessment of intellectual, developmental, academic, social/emotional and behavioral status.
• Conducts assessments and collects data by use of informal and non-standardized evaluation techniques.
• Counsels students individually and in small groups.
• Provides crisis intervention support for individual students and school communities when needed.
• Provides training for school staff members and parents on a wide variety of topics that impact student learning in school, including but not limited to child development and effective parenting practices.
• Assists parents in locating available educational and mental health resources in the community.
• Assists with school-wide initiatives to enhance students’ social-emotional and leadership skills.
• Maintains professional skills through attending relevant in-service trainings, reading current literature and professional memberships.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of public school law, ethics and standards of practice for School Psychology.
• Knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSOS).
• Knowledge of the MTSS framework and the Whole Child Model for providing educational supports for students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the school environment.
• Ability to use data to formulate recommendations and to assist in the decision-making process for students.
• Ability to be self-directed, responsible and complete work within prescribed timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all school stakeholders.

Minimum

• Master’s Degree and Education Specialist’s Degree in School Psychology
• 6th year degree in School Psychology

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience implementing evidence-based mental health interventions for students experiencing behavioral, social and emotional challenges in school.

• DPI licensure.

Position Type: Full-time

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Psychologist

• CMS Staff
• 600
  
  E. Fourth Street
• Fifth Floor
• Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
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