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

Job Opportunity: School Psychologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Specialty: Schools/Education
Contract Length: 20 weeks (interpreted from 20)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
School Year: 2025-2026 (SY25-26)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Job Requirements

• Must have 2+ years of experience
• Must hold a School Psychologist license in South Carolina
• Work with students from Kindergarten through 12th grade
• Prefer candidates available for face-to-face full-time work, but open to a hybrid schedule: 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 Documentation & Compliance

• Valid unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Completed W4, State Specific W4 (if applicable), I9, Permanent Tax Declaration, Direct Deposit Authorization, and Emergency Contact Form
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Must include SS Trace, Federal, Nationwide, County, Sex Offender Search, and South Carolina Statewide (SLED) search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Name-based criminal record search and National Sex Offender Registry check required (fingerprinting not required but may be conducted by the school district)
• Fingerprint Clearance Attestation must be completed and on file prior to start if the school runs their own fingerprinting
• South Carolina Sex Offender Registry Search required

Certifications & Licenses

• School Psychologists:

  • South Carolina School Psychologist license required
  • State licensure from LLR not required for School Psychologists
  • CPR and BLS certifications not required for School Psychologists
• Educational Services State Teaching Certificate:

  • Must have SCDE certificate prior to start for the 2025-26 school year
  • If submitted without certification, written confirmation and approval are required
• Mandatory Reporter Training:

  • South Carolina Mandated Reporter Training required and must be updated annually
• Other Certifications:

  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually
  • License and certification verifications will be conducted twice: at receipt of assignment and 30 days prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• TB Testing:

  • SC State Mandated requirement: Facility-specific SC School Employee TB Form completed by a physician or nurse practitioner within 1 year of hire
  • TB form must be completed prior to clearance; no pend allowed at start
  • Aya’s TB Questionnaire required annually for all SC candidates
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Required with the TB form; returning candidates without a break in employment may not need annual testing
• Physical Exam: Not required unless requested by the client
• Drug Testing: Not required unless specifically requested by the client
• Vaccinations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu, COVID-19): Not required unless specified by client or state

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete an online application if the school district runs their own background checks
• Fingerprinting is generally not required but may be requested by the school district
• Candidates must comply with all school district and state-specific documentation and verification processes prior to start

This position is ideal for licensed School Psychologists with experience working in K-12 educational settings who are able to commit to a hybrid or on-site schedule in South Carolina for the 2025-26 school year.