School Psychologist

Hampton County School District Special Education - Varnville, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

• Job : 5578846
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 10, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)
• Work Days: 210 days
• Work Hours: 8 hours daily

Degree Level Minimum Salary Maximum Salary

• Doctorate: $62,447.37 – $86,763.16
• Masters +30: $59,684.21 – $77,921.05
• Masters: $58,026.32 – $75,434.21

Under general supervision promotes the conditions in which students and staff acquire the knowledge, skills, and personal confidence needed for success and provides high-quality comprehensive school psychological services. Reports to the Director of Special Services.

• Provides appropriate and timely mental health crisis intervention services.
• Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations for all initial referrals and reevaluations in accordance with federal, state, and District guidelines and with best practices.
• Processes and coordinates the placement of identified students with disabilities who move into Hampton County from other school Districts, agencies, states and students who may require a change of special education services placement.
• Completes due process forms to document evaluation and placement decisions (reports, placement forms, parent letters, etc.).
• Serves as consultant to special education programs. These services include:
  • Training of special education teachers and aides
  • Individual and group counseling for students
  • Counseling, consultation and training for parents
• Provides consultation with administrators, regular classroom teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselors, curriculum coordinators, vocational rehabilitation counselors, etc., concerned about children exhibiting particular learning and/or behavior problems.
• Provides consultation on functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for students exhibiting behavior problems.
• Conducts evaluations and plans accommodation for students suspected of having disabilities as defined in Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act.
• Provides preventive mental health services. These services include:
  • Individual and group counseling for students considered to be high-risk for developing serious emotional problems.
  • Coordination and consultation with guidance department, principals and curriculum coordinators on a regularly scheduled basis.
  • Consultation services for administrators and teachers concerned about specific children exhibiting emotional and/or behavioral problems.
  • Counseling, consultation, and referral services for parents of children who are experiencing adjustment problems.
  • Conducting parent groups.
• Participates in IEP meetings.
• Assists in developing transportation plans and provide consultation to transportation department regarding disabled students.
• Assists in monitoring records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Conducts evaluations of students referred for disciplinary issues and hearings.
• Acts as liaison between schools and District office staff.
• Coordinates with community agencies and private service providers.
• Assists in planning and implementing in-service training for teachers.
• Willingly performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business, act ethically, set priorities, and work well under pressure with attention to detail.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Principal or Superintendent of Schools.

• Master's degree plus 30 semester hours or a Doctorate from an accredited college or university. Certification as Psychologist II or III.
  • Eligible for Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) or any other educational requirements determined by SC State Department of Education.
• Proficient in computers and word processing software; or any equivalent combination of training software and experience that provides required knowledge.
• Supports the vision, mission and beliefs of Hampton County School District.

• Knowledge of school…