School Psychologist

School Psychologist 2026-2027 Rutherford County Schools – Forest City, North Carolina (location TBD) Job Description NATURE OF WORK Under general supervision, provides special services to students identified in accordance with state and federal regulations. Work involves facilitating learning and promoting the cognitive, social and personal development of all students. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identifies and assesses the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as environment factors that affect learning and adjustment. Uses assessment data about the student and his/her environment(s) in developing appropriate interventions and programs. Provides interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment. Provides consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustment of students. Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning and adjustment needs. Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services. Applies ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services and observes relevant laws and policies that govern practice. Participates in professional organizations and continually seeks to improve professional knowledge and skill. Communicates effectively with students, parents and school staff. Performs other related work as required. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Advanced degree in psychology. Must be licensed in North Carolina. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, etc. Requires the ability to compare and/or judge characteristics of data, people or things. Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, etc. using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions. Requires adaptability to perform under stress and emergency situations. Requires the ability to talk and hear. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to assess student needs. Ability to provide direct intervention for students. Ability to consult with parents, teachers, and the community to enhance the learning of students. Ability to assist in program development. Ability to maintain and coordinate a program of psychological services. Ability to communicate effectively. REPORTS TO Director of Exceptional Children FSLA Status: Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr