School Psychologist [Remote]

Title: School Psychologist

Reports to: Special Programs Manager

Company Intro 

Frustrated with cookie-cutter education models? So are we. At The Heron Institute, we create schools that adapt to real-world needs—because every community deserves a chance to thrive.

Job Description

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, but not limited to, assessments, reports, providing related educational recommendations, consultation, therapy, and any other applicable educational services for students of 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 to ensure compliance when necessary;

• Ensures all existing documents are compliant following the guidelines set forth by the state; 

• 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/leading/participating in professional development for the general education staff, special education staff, and parents of students in special education programs; Works closely with guidance counselors to provide training in various emotional health areas; 

• Keeps abreast of all changing legislative issues impacting special education eligibility. Assists with the implementation of school, procedures and projects; 

• Serves on school committees; participates in professional development sessions; 

• Assists with national K12 efforts including participation in special projects and/or task- forces, developing policies and procedures and training. 

Required Education and Experience

• 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, and Outlook; Experience using databases; Web proficiency

• Ability to clear required background check

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has 0 direct reports. 

Top Perks

As a staff member at The Heron Institute, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: 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 by the school and eligibility for internet reimbursement

Location

All staff must reside in the state of South Carolina.

This position is remote with the following travel expectations:

• Attend local student outing 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 to perform in-person assessments

• Additional details on travel will be provided in the interview process

Additional Information

We offer state health benefits and retirement through PEBA as well as deferred compensation through Empower and supplemental plans through Colonial Life. Learn more: Working at CASC/HVASC

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school. 

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

This is an annual contract position.

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 age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.