School Psychologist at National Heritage Online Academy – North Carolina (Part-Time)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret a wide range of standardized assessment instruments to evaluate cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning.
• Guide and support staff in administering achievement tests as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational evaluations to inform eligibility determinations and intervention planning.
• Develop and implement evidence-based interventions and instructional supports to assist in developing students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional skills.
• Aid in the development, writing, and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), collaborating with school staff to ensure goals are meaningful and achievable.
• Provide direct counseling services to students and consult with families, offering guidance and connecting them with additional resources when necessary.
• Participate in the IEP and Section 504 processes, providing input on assessment results, intervention strategies, and student progress.
• Support the implementation of systematic intervention by assisting with data collection, progress monitoring, and intervention planning.
• Conduct risk assessments for students experiencing emotional or behavioral crises and collaborate with school teams to ensure appropriate interventions and supports.
• Provide training and professional development to school staff on topics such as behavior management, trauma-informed practices, and mental health awareness.
• Support school-wide initiatives that promote a positive school climate.
• Maintain an accurate record of student caseload requirements and update the Administrator over SE on any changes.
• Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs and track student progress toward intervention goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
• North Carolina: School Psychologist license issued by the North Carolina Department of Education.

We are open to considering qualified School Psychologists as either employees or independent contractors.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer. NHA is only registered for state employment purposes in the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.