Part-time School Psychologist for McCarthy Teszler School

Part-time School psychologist for 2024-2025 school year in a multidistrict special education school for students with complex needs. The school consists of approximately 250 students who participate in one of two programs:

McCarthy Program: includes students functioning in the moderate to severe/profound range of intelligence.  Most students are nonverbal communicators.  Many of the students have classifications of autism spectrum disorder.  Others include students diagnosed with rare genetic disorders, some of whom are considered medically complex.

Teszler Program: includes students with social/emotional/behavioral issues impacting their ability to learn and function within a typical school setting. This program includes  counseling and recreational therapy components.

Qualifications:

• Certification or eligible for South Carolina School Psychologist II or III Certificate
• NCSP preferred, not required
• Experience with special education students with complex needs

Responsibilities include:

Working collaboratively with teachers and therapists in the building (SLP, OT, PT, Counselors, and Autism Specialists) as well as parents and outside providers to address the needs of students. 

Specific tasks include: 

• coordinating re-evaluation process & conducting related testing
• overseeing VI services
• developing FBA/BIPs
• conducting risk assessments.

Contract: 190 days

Salary:  Spartanburg School District 7 Teacher Schedule

Spartanburg County School District No. 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the employment provision (Title I) of the American With Disabilities Act of 1990. EOE Spartanburg School District 7 does not tolerate acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any sexual or gender based harassment is encouraged to be reported to Spartanburg District 7, specifically to the District Title IX Administrator: Dr. Kira L. Reaves, 864-594-4400, klreaves@spart7.org.