North Carolina School Psychology Association 

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  POSITIONS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE STATE

Brunswick County Schools (UPDATED 10-26-07)

Brunswick County Schools has a permanent full-time school psychologist position available. We are located in a beautiful coastal county between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. There are 16 schools and approximately 15,000 students. School Psychologists in Brunswick County are able to provide comprehensive services within the schools in which they serve. Services may include assessment, consultation, assistance team participation, counseling, and inservice training. We are also involved with the RTI model, as we have two elementary schools piloting RTI. DIBELS is also implemented in all 9 of our elementary schools. For more information on joining our team, please contact Christine Supanich, School Psychologist at 910.457.6036 or email csupanich@bcswan.net

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Public schools has a full time (10, 11 or 12 month) school psychologist position open. The primary responsibility would be to provide consultative services and complete assessments for the special preschool program. Pasquotank County is conveniently located between the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks and the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. Come join our staff of congenial professionals working with a diverse population of students. For more information or an interview, contact Holly M. Glenn at 252 335-2981.

Johnston County Schools is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of seventeen school psychologists. We are located East of Wake County, which is a convenient commute from the Raleigh area. Our staff works ten months with the option of working 11 or 12 months. We have work space within our schools as well as having a centrally located office. This provides a great opportunity to collaborate with other psychologists and professionals. Opportunities include involvement in Response to Intervention (we have pilot programs in some of our schools), assessment, serving on pre-referral intervention teams, providing teacher consultation, assisting with the implementation of PBS programs in your schools, counseling students, and providing teacher training. If you would like to join a group of supportive and experienced individuals, contact Brickie Allen, Secretary for Psychological services, for further details - 919-934-4361.

PSYCHOLOGIST Needed. New opportunity available in New Bern, NC to provide clinical oversight to the Local Management Entity serving people with mental illness, substance abuse and developmental disabilities. Will be responsible for developing clinical protocols, reviewing service requests and appeals. Will supervise masters level clinicians. Requires PhD and license to practice in NC and two+ years practice in the field. Excellent organizational and communication skills a must. Send resume, references, salary requirements to Kay Robinson, Attn: RSM McGladrey, PO Box 1730, Wilmington, NC 28402, or fax 910-762-9206 or email: kay.robinson@rsmi.com

Innovative school system with opportunities for school psychologists interested in participation in existing and developing programs. Particular interests include a wide variety of services for students with autism, use of Response to Intervention/Problem-Solving Model for placement, and Positive Behavioral Supports. New Hanover County is a coastal community in Southeastern North Carolina boasting recreational and cultural opportunities. Our website at www.nhcs.k12.nc.us contains information about calendar, salary schedule, and application instructions. Qualifications: Training and skills in collaboration, development of academic and behavioral pre-referral interventions, use of a wide range of assessment measures are required. Computer proficiency for report writing and communication is required. Experience with students and families from varied backgrounds as well as in the full range of ages and disabilities is preferred. The monthly salary is based on a competitive state scale with credit for prior teaching and/or work experience, a local annual supplement and state and local employee's benefit package. For more information, please see the employment link on our website. Interested applicants may submit a certified on-line application by going to our website. Open until filled.

Scotland County Schools has a opening for a school psychologist. Click here for more information about this position.

Wayne County Public schools has a full time (10 or 11 month) school psychologist position open. Wayne County is located within a short drive to our beautiful beaches as well as to the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. Come join our staff of congenial professionals working with a diverse population of students. For more information or an interview, contact Marlee Ray, Director or Lisa Nemeth, Lead Psychologist at 919-705-6026

Wilson County Schools has openings for 11-month school psychologist positions for the 2008-2009 school year. Wilson County Schools Psychological Services staff currently serves 24 schools. Wilson County Schools implements a variety of services to support our students: Autism/Behavioral Specialist consultant (privately licensed psychological associate); ASSIST (Autism Student’s Support and Intervention Services Team), which includes ongoing Autism Problem Solving Team trainings; Positive Behavior Support; and Reading First. School psychologists have private offices located in the schools and are given latitude to schedule and manage their own workload. Qualifications: Licensed or license-eligible as a school psychologist inNorth Carolina. Compensation is based on the state salary schedule plus a local supplement. For more information, please contact Cynthia Floyd, Executive Director of Student Support Services, at (252) 399-7766 or school psychologists Tracy Everette-Lenz at (252) 238-3983 or Robert Campbell at (252) 399-7986.  Interested applicants may submit an on-line
application through our website.

Burke County is currently looking for two full-time School Psychologists. School Psychologists work 10 months. We have 26 schools and nine full-time school psychologists. Burke County is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is an exciting time to be a School Psychologist in Burke county, as we are expanding implementation of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Response to Intervention (RTI). In addition, the county received a mental health grant to implement school-based mental health services, which will begin in September. If interested, please contact Joel Hastings, EC Director at jhastings@burke.k12.nc.us.

Haywood County Schools is adding a full time (10 month) school psychologist position to serve two middle schools. We currently have a cohesive team of 7 school psychologists who are responsible for initial evaluations, reevaluations, and compliance at their assigned schools.  Our school psychologists participate in the Care Team pre-referral process and help design and monitor academic and behavioral interventions. Haywood County Schools is a progressive school system located about 20 miles west of Asheville, NC. Naturally, with the Blue Ridge Parkway bordering the south and the Great Smokey Mountains and Pisgah National Forest on the northern end of Haywood County, the scenery provides unending delight and multiple opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, rafting, and snow skiing. The average daily membership (ADM) for students in grades kindergarten through 12^th grade is approximately 8,000 and we have approximately 1100 students with disabilities.  We are involved in several initiatives, such as Responsiveness to Instruction (RTI) in three elementary schools, interdisciplinary team assessment of students with autism spectrum disorder, and are part of the State Improvement Project for both Reading and Math.  Applicants should be self-motivated, team players with excellent organization and communication skills. Areas of expertise and interest will be considered when choosing the best applicant for the job. Monthly salary is based on a competitive state scale, along with local annual supplement and benefits package. Interested applicants should apply on-line at www.haywood.k12.nc.us or call Joan Ferrara, Exceptional Children Program Director at (828)-456-2441 ext. 134 for additional information

IMMEDIATE OPENING for psychologist licensed or license-eligible in North Carolina. Position is with a private practice in Hickory, NC that specializes in diagnostic psychological evaluations. We utilize a team approach to provide complex assessments of all varieties of LD's (including dyslexia), ADHD, Mood and anxiety disorders and high-functioning autistic spectrum disorders using a team approach. Seeking team player with exceptional report-writing skills and accurate testing skills. The successful candidate will enjoy interfacing and consulting regarding clients with the local public and private schools. Experience with and strong interest in providing psychological counseling would also be beneficial, but is not required.  Must have superior interpersonal skills, an outgoing personality and a love of children. Excellent salary and full benefit package. Please email vita and 2 report samples to: infosolutions@charter.net

Come live well on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Swain County Schools is pleased to announce a new opening for a full-time school psychologist position (licensed or license-eligible). Provide increasing psychological service delivery in an LEA of approx. 1800 students along with another school psychologist. Be responsible for 2 schools for assessments, consultation and counseling. DIBELS experience preferred. Initiatives include: helping to establish positive behavioral supports, early intervention for math problems, and tiered levels of academic and behavioral support. Supportive administration. Interested? Call Bob Marr at 828-488-3129 or send letter of interest, resume, and Swain County Schools application (available online) to Bob Marr, Assistant Superintendent, Swain County Schools, PO Box 2340, Bryson City, NC 28713

Wilkes County School has an immediate opening for a full time school psychologist position. The position will be open until filled. Your completed application should be sent to Wilkes County Schools-Human Resources Department, 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. For more information visit our website at www.wilkes.k12.nc.us or contact Nancy Wilson at (336) 651-7012.

North Piedmont Region

Asheboro City Schools has 1 School Psychologist (10 month) position available for the 2007-2008 school year. Asheboro City schools is a small system of 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and an Early Childhood Development Center served by 2 school psychologists. ACS is currently involved in several innovative programs including Response to Intervention and Positive Behavior Supports. State salary schedule and competitive local supplement as compensation. Please contact Gail Hicks at 336-625-5104 or ghicks@asheboro.k12.nc.us for more information.

Alamance Burlington School System has an immediate opening for a school psychologist. This person will serve two elementary schools and a middle school in the Eastern section of the county. If interested - please call Dr. Dan Watkins, Lead School Psychologist at 336-578-2272, or contact via email at Daniel_Watkins@ABSS.k12.nc.us. After June 27th - please send email to danpsyc@earthlink.net 

Davidson County Schools (initially posted 2-27-08)

Davidson County has a full time (11 month) school psychologist position available. Davidson County has 20,000 students attending 31 schools. Qualifications : NC DPI School Psychology Certification required (026).  To complete an application, visit http://schooljobs.dpi.state.nc.us/. At this site, new users need to click the "New Users" button to create a username and password and to enter registrant information to create an electronic application. In addition to the electronic application, you must also send in three reference forms, copies of college transcripts, copies of teaching  licenses (if you are licensed), and a local criminal record search from every county you have lived in the last five years. Click here  to print the reference forms.  Ask three individuals who know your work history to complete a form and return to the Vickie Grant, PO Box 2057, 250 County School Road, Lexington, NC 27293.  While we prefer applications on line, paper copies of the application may be obtained by contacting the HR Department.  If You have any questions, please contact Vickie Grant  (336) 242-5613.

Durham Public Schools (DPS) currently has 2 openings for NCDPI Licensed School Psychologists. DPS has a student enrollment of approximately 32,000 students in 45 schools. Currently, there are 21 full time psychologist positions. Further information about DPS (demographics, pay supplement, etc.) and the application process are available at www.dpsnc.net . Interested parties may submit an application on-line and/or contact: Dr. Joelle Powers, Director of Student Services 919-560-2112 or Joelle.powers@dpsnc.net

Guilford County Schools will have an opening for a school psychologist. We are located in the North Piedmont region with equal access to mountains and coast. We are involved with a number of innovative projects, including Response to Intervention/Problem-Solving and Responsible Discipline. Guilford County Schools is the third largest system in North Carolina. We employ over 40 school psychologists who serve 112 schools. Qualifications: Licensed or license-eligible as a school psychologist in North Carolina. The monthly salary is based on a state scale with credit for prior teaching and/or work experience, a competitive local annual supplement, and benefits. For more information, please see the employment link on our website

Come Soar with us! Effective Immediately - Full-time School Psychologist position available. State salary plus supplement. Position open until filled. Completed applications should be sent to Iredell-Statesville Schools - Human Resources Department PO Box 911 Statesville, NC 28687. For more information visit our website: www.iss.k12.nc.us, or contact Elizabeth Phillips, Director of Exceptional Children's Programs at 704-873-9432 (work) or 704-437-2004 (cell).

Orange County Schools has a full-time (10 month) position available at this time. The individual selected for this job will be serving two schools and join a staff of 6 full-time school psychologists. Orange County is located in Hillsborough, near Chapel Hill. For more information, contact the Exceptional Childrens Director.

Randolph County has a 10-month school psychologist position available immediately. Willing to hire and supervise school psych intern. Case load would consist of three schools. For more information, contact Carol Voncannon, EC Program Director at 336-318-6060.

Thomasville City Schools is accepting applications for a school psychologist or school psychologist intern for 2008-2009.  The small school system serves approximately 2600 students and is located in the North Piedmont region of North Carolina just minutes from Greensboro, High Point, and Winston Salem.  Applicants should possess a strong work ethic and a desire to provide a diverse range of services.  While assessment may be a primary job function, strong consultation and intervention (i.e. individual counseling, problem solving) skills are also highly valued given the unique needs of our student population coupled with our growing emphasis on implementing a responsiveness-to-instruction model system-wide.  A SIGN-ON BONUS (*certain conditions apply) may be provided to the selected applicant.    Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Karen Sylvester, Exceptional Children's Director/School Psychologist, via phone at (336) 474-4210 or by email at sylvesterk@tcs.k12.nc.us or lkmpsych@aol.com.  

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools system has position openings for a full-time school psychologist position and half-time school psychology position for the 2008-2009 school year.  Questions and inquiries can be made to: Corliss Thompson-Drew, Psy.D, NCSP WSFCS Lead Psychologist 1605 Miller St Winston Salem, NC 27103, (336) 727-8080 - office, (336) 748-4118 - home.

Cabarrus County Schools has an immediate opening for a full time (10 month) school psychologist who is interested in expanding roles.  We have a cohesive team of nine school psychologists with a model that is primarily consultation based with little assessment.  Cabarrus County is a progressive and rapidly growing school system located about 20 miles northeast of Charlotte, NC.  We are involved in several initiatives, such as piloting Response to Intervention (RTI) in four elementary schools and implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) in a number of schools at varying levels.  Cabarrus County is also planning to utilize four Autism Diagnostic Assessment Teams in the 08-09 school year.  Applicant should be a self-motivated team player with excellent organization skills.  Areas of expertise and interest will be considered when choosing the best applicant for the job.  Monthly salary is based on a competitive state scale, along with local annual supplement and benefits package.  Interested applicants should apply on-line at www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us or call (704)-262-6113 for additional information.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has full-time (10 month) school psychologist positions available. CMS employs over 125 school psychologists who provide comprhensive psychological services to a school system of approximately 117,000 students. This position requires a Master's Degree in School Psychology plus advanced certificate. State salary schedule applies, plus a local supplement. Charlotte is a bustling city conveniently located in the N.C. piedmont, two hours from the mountains and three hours from the coast. For more information, contact Carolyn Gaither, Director of Prevention and Intervention Services, at (980) 343-7426.

Progressive district currently has opportunities for school psychologists interested in expanding roles. Cleveland County Schools has a full-time (10 month) school psychologist position available, effective immediately. Cleveland County is located about 20 miles West of Charlotte. Location is ideal because the district is right between the mountains and Charlotte but without the heavy traffic. Cleveland County is currently piloting the Response to Intervention Problem Solving Method. The district also has several schools using school wide positive behavior approaches to managing behavior. Psychologists enjoy the opportunity to be involved in problem solving teams, help with behavior plans, and perform counseling duties when appropriate. Cleveland County is also dedicated to having the best and most up to date instruments for assessment purposes. The individual selected for this position will join a staff of nine providing comprehensive psychological services to a student population of 17,500. This position requires a Master's Degree in School Psychology, plus advanced certification. State salary schedule applies plus a local supplement. New grads welcome to apply. For further details, contact Wendy Fitch, School Psychologist: wfitch@clevelandcountyschools.org or call 704-487-6367 Ext. 246. An on-line application is available at our website.

Moore County Schools Student Services Department is currently seeking a school psychologist to join out team! We have a very supportive and interactive staff , and operate within a comprehensive service delivery model. This includes opportunities for involvement with the RTI/Problem Solving Model. Moore County is centrally located in the Sandhills area of North Carolina and is well-known for its golf courses (Pinehurst). Interested applicants should contact Ginger MacDonald, Lead School Psychologist, or Tina Kissell, Director of Student Support Services, via email or phone (910-947-2342).

The Rowan-Salisbury School System is currently accepting applications for full time school psychologists for the 2007-2008 school year. Rowan County is located 45 minutes from Charlotte, Winston Salem and Greensboro. Our model involves consultation, utilizing the problem solving process in all schools, piloting Response to Intervention in elementary schools, and assessment. We have diagnosticians that assist with educational evaluations and compliance issues. Our office is located in historic downtown Salisbury and is shared with OT, PT, Audiology, Diagnosticians and Support Teachers. We create and maintain a supportive and collaborative atmosphere in our department. Contact information: Irene Meier, EC Director or Betsy Pless, Lead Psychologist (plessew@rss.k12.nc.us) at 704-639-3064.

Union County Public Schools is currently seeking full-time, certified school psychologists for the 2008-2009 school year. Due to the growth in Union County Public Schools, we have several new positions available for 2008-2009. Union County is located southeast of Mecklenburg County. Join an exceptional staff of 24 psychologists who provide comprehensive services including assessment, academic and behavioral intervention, consultation, counseling, and staff development.  Itinerant model - caseload of 2-3 schools/assignments.  New county initiatives include Response to Intervention/Problem-Solving Model, Positive Behavior Support, and Autism Evaluation Teams.  Lots of opportunities for professional growth and development.  Qualifications: Licensed or license-eligible as a School Psychologist in North Carolina.  Compensation is based on the state salary schedule plus a local supplement. Our website www.ucps.k12.nc.us contains information about the calendar, salary schedule, benefits, and application instructions. Interested applicants may also submit an on-line application through our website.  For more information, contact Michelle Poole or Lynn Makor, Lead Psychologists, at (704) 283-3613. You may also e-mail us at  michelle.poole@ucps.k12.nc.us or lynn.makor@ucps.k12.nc.us.

Union County Public Schools Co-Lead School Psychologist Position (posted 5-1-08)

Union County Public Schools is also currently seeking an experienced school psychologist for a co-lead position.  Proposed start date would be June 9, 2008.  For more information click here or you may also e-mail us at  michelle.poole@ucps.k12.nc.us or lynn.makor@ucps.k12.nc.us.