School Psychologist - Preschool Evaluation Team

PSYCHOLOGIST  

Preschool Evaluation Team School Psychologist

Counseling and Student Services

Crossroads II, Project Enlightenment, River Oaks Annex, Shaw, Early Learning Center-Memory Road

Psychologist Salary Schedule

Exempt

Yes

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

Provides evaluation and consultation services as part of a multidisciplinary evaluation team established in Preschool Programs. Consults with school system staff, families, community members, private agencies, and others individually or through team meetings regarding cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral performance/needs of individuals and groups of students. Conducts relevant assessments, as needed, to provide additional data and understanding regarding a child’s developmental needs. Administers and provides written reports of comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to address areas of suspected disability, when required (review of records, interviews with stakeholders, observations of students, and direct testing.)

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license in School Psychology.

• Experience in evaluating characteristics of Autism and other Developmental Delays in young children (2 years-5 years old);
• NC Traumatic Brain Injury Certification;
• Training in or Experience with Trans-disciplinary Play Based Assessment.

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, external funding agencies, attorneys, parents, students, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  10/2025

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.

• Considerable knowledge of the National Association of School Psychologists’ Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services and the NC Professional School Psychology Standards;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Knowledge of state and federal policies and regulations related to special education;
• Knowledge of a variety of formal and informal student assessment measures when considering all areas of suspected disabilities;
• Knowledge of school environments, child development, and curriculum and instruction;
• Effective consultation skills;
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of
• communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts,
• and feedback;
• Ability to reflect on practice and engage in continuous improvement;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, mental health professionals, external agencies.

• Advanced sixth-year level degree in School Psychology;
• Experience in assessment of preschool children.