School Psychologist

Key Responsibilities

1. Assessment and Diagnosis :

2. Conduct comprehensive psychological and academic assessments to identify learning, behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges.

3. Intervention and Support :

4. Provide evidence-based interventions and support to address students' individual needs and developmental or mental health issues.

5. Consultation :

6. Serve as a consultant to parents, teachers, and school staff, providing expertise on mental health, behavioral, and instructional issues.

7. Collaboration :

8. Work with a multidisciplinary team, including teachers and administrators, to develop strategies that support students' progress and well-being.

9. Advocacy :

10. Advocate for students' overall well-being, ensuring they receive appropriate services and support to succeed academically and personally.

11. Data Interpretation :

12. Collect and interpret student and classroom data to inform instructional decisions and monitor the effectiveness of interventions.

13. Special Education :

14. Determine special education needs and help determine eligibility for additional services.

Examples of Tasks

1. Interviewing students, parents, and teachers.

2. Administering and scoring psychological and academic tests.

3. Developing and implementing individual and group interventions.

4. Providing guidance and counseling services to students facing personal or academic difficulties.

5. Designing and recommending strategies to improve student learning and behavior.

6. Participating in school-wide initiatives to promote positive mental health.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Psychologist | Psychologist School

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0287

Contract Duration: 35

Pay Rate: $60 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-09T20:08:52