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Job description
Orange County Schools 016B - Welcome Center EC Department - Hillsborough, North Carolina
School Psychologist
Job Details
Job ID:
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Apr 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Psychologist
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Assigned school(s)
SALARY: Psychologist salary schedule plus supplement
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Children
SUPERVISES: None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday
WORK HOURS: 40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR: 10
POSITION PURPOSE: The School Psychologist collaborates with teachers, parents, and school personnel to improve classroom management strategies and/or parenting skills; addresses mental health issues; assesses, identifies and works with students with disabilities; and to improve teaching and learning strategies for all students. The School Psychologist is expected to coordinate and facilitate the needs of students and the school district including evaluation, counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, threat and risk assessment, staff development, research, educational planning and coordination with outside agencies. Additionally, the School Psychologist must maintain confidential records on all referred students.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of psychological theory and practice including assessment and test theory, diagnostic categories, personality assessment, learning disabilities, statistics, and counseling theories
Comprehensive knowledge of and adherence to legal procedures as contained in local, state and federal policies governing special education, including IDEA, HIPPA and FERPA laws and guidelines
Comprehensive knowledge of and adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists
Comprehensive knowledge of counseling techniques, behavioral management techniques, classroom instructional interventions and parent training strategies
Considerable knowledge of psychological services that are appropriate for school age children
Considerable knowledge of appropriate action to be taken in emergency situations
Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods and developments in the area of school psychological services
General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration
Ability to interpret student behavior, system policies and state procedures
Ability to coordinate and oversee large programs
Ability to develop, counsel and support staff
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements
Ability to use common office machines and current computer-driven work processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports from them
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
Education, Training, and Experience
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in School Psychology
Completion of a one-year school-psychology internship
Eligibility for, or recipient of, endorsement as a School Psychologist
Experience working with children and adolescents in a school, clinic, or hospital setting
Certification and License Requirements
Must possess, or be eligible to possess, valid certification (026) as a School Psychologist by the State of North Carolina
Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical Psychologist or Doctoral-level School Psychologist; Doctoral Degree in Clinical or School Psychology
Completion of a one-year doctoral internship in professional psychology
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Clinical or School Psychologist upon completion of residency year
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve on student support teams and special education committees at each school in the district
Conduct individual child evaluations designed to identify strengths and weaknesses that can be used to develop effective interventions
Select, administer, analyze and interpret results of psychological and psycho-educational assessment procedures
Analyze and interpret assessment data using statistical techniques, knowledge of instruments and understanding of disabling conditions
Integrate findings into systematic case formulations and plan for intervention through written reports and oral presentation of results
Provide psychological counseling individually and in groups for students who have behavioral, emotional, and/or academic problems that affect their academic performance or their ability to interact well with others
Consult with school personnel (teachers, administrators, special education staff), parents and outside agencies to identify and develop interventions that address the academic, behavioral, and/or social/emotional needs of students
Conduct or participate in field-based research with students
Develop and implement prevention and early intervention programs
Recommend instructional accommodations for both regular and special education students via 504 Plans, IEPs and MTSS
Present in-service and educational programs to school staff, parents, community agencies, and students that will expand psychological awareness of issues related to children and adolescents and perform preventative mental health services
Provide teachers and parents with information about appropriate developmental tasks and expectancies in cognitive, social, communication, physical and self-help areas
Make appropriate student referrals to specialists and/or community agencies
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Children
Working Conditions
Physical Demands: Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.
Work Environment: Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students and the public.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Categories:
Student Services > Psychologist
Contact Information
Stacey Burns , Executive Director of Exceptional Children
016 - Welcome Center
Email:
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Worksite address
hillsborough, NC, 27278, US
Who can apply
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