School Psychologist

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Project Play is on a mission to help others see and celebrate each child’s unique gifts. Everyday, we open our doors for hundreds of children, helping to foster their growth and independence. We continuously “show up” for our kids because we fiercely believe in our vision, that all children can reach their fullest potential!</span></p> <p><br><br></p></div><h3>Be Part of Our Village</h3> <p>The School Psychologist position is a direct impact position at Project Play Therapy whose focus is to facilitate quality service delivery for our school partners and families. As a School Psychologist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral landscape for students, empowering them to reach their fullest potential. The ideal candidate for the position would be willing to collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver psycho-educational services and offer expert guidance to support our school partners in addressing the diverse needs of their students. Be part of a young and vibrant company energized by ongoing collaboration and the endless pursuit of making a difference in our community!&nbsp;</p> <p><br>In this position you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships through regular collaboration and team gatherings and continuously grow in evidence-based practices via roundtables and continuing education opportunities. Enjoy the flexibility to complete indirect aspects of the role off-site, with hybrid and virtual work options available. If you're ready to be part of an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact, apply now to embark on a fulfilling journey with Project Play Therapy. Join us as we redefine the role of a School Psychologist in a dynamic and supportive environment!</p> <h3>Empower Your Skills</h3> <ul> <li>Take a lead role in the problem solving process for individual student needs through psycho-educational evaluation, consultation, and team collaboration meetings</li> <li>Work closely with school-based teams to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while providing holistic student supports centered around data-based decision-making</li> <li>Consult with school teams relative to student educational and social-emotional concerns, data analysis, MTSS and</li> <li>Response to Intervention (to include TN state guidelines), and support systems/structures</li> <li>Engage and partner with school staff, family members, and community partners to seek collaborative solutions to support students impacted by trauma</li> </ul> <h3>Embrace the Perks</h3> <ul> <li>Salaried and full/part-time hourly positions</li> <li>Flexibility with off-site work (ask about hybrid and virtual options, too!)</li> <li>Paid documentation time</li> <li>401(k) match</li> <li>PTO and paid holidays</li> <li>Mileage reimbursement</li> <li>Company-provided technology</li> <li>Access to health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance</li> <li>Access to short term disability</li> <li>CEU subscription</li> <li>Online resources and therapy activities</li> <li>Mentorship and ongoing trainings/support</li> <li>Supportive administrative staff</li> </ul> <h3>Candidate Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master’s Degree or Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) or higher in School Psychology required</li> <li>Tennessee State License as a School Psychologist (current TN Professional School Service Personnel license with endorsement in School Psychology); National Certification (NCSP) is preferred, but not required</li> <li>Has experience working in schools with a solid understanding of IDEA, eligibility and IEP processes&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrates a growth mindset, a positive attitude, and believes that all children can reach their fullest potential with the right support</li> </ul>