School Psychologist 

General Definition of Work 

Surry County Schools’ School Psychologists are integral members of data-driven MTSS teams, participating regularly on problem-solving teams and providing both direct and indirect services to students.  

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Minimum sixth-year level degree (Master’s or higher) in School Psychology from an approved training program and at least a one-year internship providing direct services for K-12 students. 
• Must hold or be eligible for a NC School Psychologist Professional Educator’s License from NCDPI.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of computers and various operating systems, word processing software, spreadsheets, and databases. 
• Knowledge of school procedures and proper methods for conducting educational assessments for the purpose of disability identification. 
• Knowledge of interventions and best practices in mental health. 
• Knowledge of the MTSS process. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to conduct professional development. 
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment. 
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with district staff. 
• Ability to keep in confidence all personal or student records and information.  

Essential Functions 

• Engages in consultation, counseling, and crisis response. 
• Assists with addressing students’ mental health needs. 
• Holds conferences with parents. 
• Conducts psychoeducational evaluations when student disabilities are suspected.
• Offers various trainings to staff.
• Participates on multi-disciplinary district-level teams.
• Attends weekly Behavior Support Team meetings. 
• Works with teachers, school staff, and families as part of a collaborative team within the school setting. 
• Engages in regular professional development aimed at boosting skills and continuing progress toward establishing a comprehensive service delivery model based on the NASP Practice Model. 
• Utilizes skills that respect issues of cultural and ethnic diversity and equity for every student and family. 
• Maintains accurate case records and documentation. 
• Performs other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned.  

Disclaimer  

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.