K-12 School Psychologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Richland School District Two SY25-26

Job Opportunity: School Psychologist

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Facility: Richland School District Two SY25-26
Hospital System: Widefield School District
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 40 weeks (approximately one full school year)

Job Details

• Position for the 2025-2026 school year
• 37.5 hours per week
• Must hold a valid School Psychologist license in South Carolina
• Work with students from Kindergarten through 12th grade
• Preference for face-to-face full-time candidates; hybrid schedule allowed with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote
• Schedule is non-negotiable; candidates seeking fully virtual or minimal on-site presence will not be considered

Required Credentials & Certifications

• South Carolina School Psychologist License (mandatory)
• CPR: Not required for School Psychologists
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Not required for School Psychologists
• Educational Services - State Teaching Certificate: Candidates must have SCDE certification prior to start for the 2025-26 school year
• Educational Services - FERPA: Must be signed and updated annually
• Mandatory Reporter Training: South Carolina Mandated Reporter Training required and must be renewed annually

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal Background Check: Within 1 year of start, updated annually, including multiple searches (SS Trace, Federal, Nationwide, County, Sex Offender, SC Statewide SLED search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• South Carolina School Employee TB Form: Must be completed by a physician or nurse practitioner within 1 year of hire; required for clearance before start
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Required within 1 year of start; subsequent assignments require annual TB Questionnaire unless there is a break in service
• TB Questionnaire: Must be completed annually
• Fingerprinting: Not required, but a name-based criminal record search and National Sex Offender Registry check are mandatory; Richland 2 runs their own background checks and requires candidates to complete an online application
• Arbitration Agreement: Required and expires annually
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Drug testing is not required by the client for this position
• Physical exams and certain immunizations (e.g., flu, COVID-19, Hepatitis B) are not required unless specifically requested by the client
• Candidates must provide unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Proof of name change required if documents are under different names
• Direct Deposit Authorization and Emergency Contact Form are required
• Candidates must comply with all accounting and employment documentation as per Widefield School District policies

This position is ideal for licensed School Psychologists seeking a full school year contract in South Carolina with a hybrid or on-site work schedule. Compliance with state-specific health and background requirements is mandatory.