School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Reports to:

Special Programs Manager

Anticipated Salary: $60,000 - $79,000. This is an exempt position.

Time Off Plan: 10 days of PTO, 8 weeks of summer break, all teacher/counselor holidays.

The School Psychologist provides psychological evaluation services including assessments, reports, educational recommendations, consultation, therapy, and other applicable educational services for students in the school.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ensures all newly received documents (evaluation team reports, etc.) are compliant; takes the necessary steps when needed.
• Ensures all existing documents are compliant following state guidelines.
• Administers academic and other assessments to currently enrolled students per mandated time frames.
• Leads evaluation team report meetings; participates in the school's intervention assistance team.
• Assists the Special Education Director in developing and leading professional development for staff and parents; works closely with guidance counselors to provide training in emotional health.
• Keeps abreast of changing legislative issues impacting special education eligibility; assists with implementation of school procedures and projects.
• Serves on school committees and participates in professional development sessions.
• Assists with national K12 efforts, including special projects, tasks, policies, and procedures development.

• Master’s degree
• Previous experience as a school psychologist
• Valid South Carolina educator certification with a school psychology certification field
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; experience using databases; web proficiency
• Ability to clear required background check

This position has 0 direct reports.

• Health care, dental, life insurance, and retirement through PEBA—keep your service credit.
• Work from home 8am-4pm—no car or lunch duty.
• Laptop provided and eligibility for internet reimbursement.

All staff must reside in South Carolina.

• Attend local student outings 1–2 times per semester.
• Attend in‑person professional development 1–3 times per semester.
• Attend back‑to‑school professional development in July (1–3 consecutive days).
• Participate in in‑person student testing.
• Travel within South Carolina for assessments.
• Additional details on travel will be provided in the interview process.

We offer state health benefits and retirement through PEBA, deferred compensation through Empower, and supplemental plans through Colonial Life.

This is a full‑time, annual contract position. Ability to work independently (typically 40+ hours per week) and maintain a professional home office is required.

Incumbents will follow other instructions and perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The Heron Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.