School Psychologist
Company: Mitchell County Schools
Location: Bakersville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Mitchell County Schools School Psychologist General Definition
of Work School psychologists provide direct support and
interventions to students; consult with teachers, families, and
other school-employed mental health professionals to improve
support strategies, work with school administrators to improve
school-wide practices and policies; and collaborate with community
providers to coordinate needed services. Essential Job Functions
Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological
services. Identifies and assesses the learning, development, and
adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as
well as the environment factors that affect learning and
adjustment. Uses assessment data about the student and his/her
environment(s) in developing appropriate interventions and programs
Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to
meet identified learning and adjustment needs. Provides
interventions to students to support the teaching process and to
maximize learning and adjustment. Provides consultation to parents,
teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance
the learning and adjustment of students. Communicates effectively
with students, parents, and school staff. Applies ethics and
standards of professional practice in the delivery of school
psychological services and observes relevant laws and policies that
govern practice. Participates in professional organizations and
continually seeks to improve professional knowledge and skill.
Performs other related work as required. Minimum Education and
Experience Advanced degree in psychology Must be licensed in North
Carolina 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.
Keywords: Mitchell County Schools, Johnson City , School Psychologist, Education / Teaching , Bakersville, Tennessee
