School Psychologist

Job Title: School PsychologistLocation: South Carolina (Elementary School Setting)Schedule: Full-time, school-basedEmployment Type: ContractPay Rate: $60 $65/hour (dependent on experience)Position OverviewBirch Agency is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Psychologist to support students within a public school district setting across two elementary schools (K 5). This itinerant role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success while ensuring compliance with special education processes.The School Psychologist will play a critical role in psychoeducational evaluations, MTSS/RTI support, behavioral consultation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.Key ResponsibilitiesPsychoeducational Evaluations

• Conduct initial and reevaluation assessments for students referred for:
  • Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Intellectual Disability (ID)
  • Emotional Disability (ED)
• Write comprehensive psychological reports and interpret assessment data.
• Present evaluation findings during IEP eligibility and team meetings.

MTSS / RTI Support

• Participate in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) teams.
• Help design, implement, and monitor Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Use data-driven decision-making to support referrals and interventions.

Consultation & Collaboration

• Collaborate with:
  • Special education teachers
  • General education teachers
  • Speech-language pathologists
  • School administrators
  • Families and caregivers
• Provide behavioral consultation and intervention recommendations.

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
• Develop and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Support students with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with:
  • IDEA regulations
  • South Carolina Department of Education guidelines
  • Evaluation timelines and legal documentation requirements
• Maintain organized and accurate records, reports, and timelines.

QualificationsFully Credentialed Candidates

• Specialist (Ed.S.), Ph.D., or Psy.D. In School Psychology.
• Completion of required internship (typically 1200 hours).
• Eligible for or currently holding South Carolina certification as a School Psychologist (Level II or III).
• NCSP certification preferred.

Out-of-State Candidates

• Must be eligible for South Carolina reciprocity or provisional certification.
• Willingness to apply for South Carolina licensure upon hire.

Intern Candidates

• Enrollment in an accredited School Psychology program.
• Completion of full-time internship year.
• Ability to work under supervision with increasing responsibilities throughout the school year.

Work Environment

• Itinerant role serving two elementary schools.
• Collaborative district environment with multidisciplinary support teams.
• Moderate-to-high caseload based on school needs.
• Strong administrative and team support.

Why Work with Birch Agency?Birch Agency is committed to supporting educational professionals with meaningful opportunities and excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive weekly pay ($60 $65/hour)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development and recruiter support

Apply TodayIf you re a School Psychologist passionate about supporting student success through assessment, intervention, and collaboration, Birch Agency would love to connect with you!LI-JB1#cat3