Nashville Metro - School Psychologist
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Thrive School Psychologist you will conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, contribute to eligibility determinations, provide crisis intervention and mental health consultation, and support RTI/MTSS frameworks within K12 school settings. You are a full member of the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY
Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to assess cognitive ability, academic achievement, social-emotional functioning, and adaptive behavior using standardized instruments (WISC, WJ-IV, KTEA, BASC, Vineland, and others)
Evaluate for a range of eligibility categories including SLD, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impairment
Write psychoeducational evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, legally defensible, and clearly written for IEP team members, families, and administrators
Lead or participate in eligibility determination meetings, translating assessment data into educational planning recommendations
Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) within IDEA-required timelines
CRISIS INTERVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION
Serve as a primary responder for student mental health crises, including suicidality, self-harm, acute behavioral escalation, and trauma-related presentations
Conduct structured threat assessments for students who have made threats or exhibited behaviors of concern; develop and document safety plans
Provide mental health consultation to teachers, parents, and school leaders on student social-emotional needs and appropriate referral pathways
Support students with 504 plans for mental health-related accommodations alongside IEP students on your caseload
RTI/MTSS & SYSTEMS-LEVEL SUPPORT
Contribute to school-wide RTI/MTSS frameworks at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels including universal screening, progress monitoring, and problem-solving team participation
Collaborate with school teams on early identification of students at risk for learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, or developmental concerns
Support equitable referral practices and culturally responsive evaluation methodology to reduce bias in eligibility determination
COLLABORATION & IEP TEAMING
Partner with SLPs, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, mental health clinicians, and special education teachers as a core member of the multidisciplinary IEP team
Communicate findings and recommendations to families in a way that is clear, respectful, and free of jargon
Maintain accurate evaluation records, service logs, and eligibility documentation in compliance with IDEA and state requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Ed.S., Ph.D., or Psy.D. in School Psychology from a NASP-approved or APA-accredited program
NCSP credential from NASP; or active state certification/license in good standing
Active state school psychologist certification or license in good standing, or documented initiation of transfer prior to start date
Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, psychoeducational evaluation methodology, and legal requirements for special education eligibility determination
PREFERRED
1+ years of school-based school psychology experience (internship year in a school setting counts)
Training or experience in structured threat assessment
Familiarity with culturally responsive evaluation practices and bilingual assessment methodology
Experience with RTI/MTSS data systems and progress monitoring tools
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