School Psychologist (Certified)

Job DescriptionESS Clinical is seeking a School Psychologist (Certified) for a local contract job in Jacksonville, Florida.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: School Psychologist (Certified)Discipline: School ServicesStart Date: 08/17/2026Duration: 20 weeksEmployment Type: Local ContractJoin our team for the 2026–2027 school year! ESS Clinical is seeking passionate School Psychologists who are dedicated to helping students thrive. Apply today to be part of a collaborative and supportive team!\n\nPay up to $60/hr\n\nChoice between W2 or 1099 opportunities\n\nNo Non Competes in our contracts!\n\nWe are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated School Psychologist to join our team of professionals in our school-based settings. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals to provide essential services to students facing various social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.\n\nQualifications:\n\n\n\tMaster's or doctoral degree in School Psychology or a related field required\n\tFlorida Department of Education (DOE) certification as a School Psychologist required\n\tStrong assessment and evaluation skills.\n\tKnowledge of child development, behavior management, and counseling techniques.\n\tAbility to work collaboratively with students, families, and school staff.\n\tFamiliarity with relevant laws and regulations related to special education and student support services.\n\tEmpathy, patience, and a commitment to the well-being of students.\n\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n\n\tConduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate students' cognitive, academic, social, and emotional functioning.\n\tInterpret assessment results and provide recommendations for individualized education plans (IEPs) and interventions.\n\tCollaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to develop and implement strategies to address students' needs and support their learning and well-being.\n\tProvide individual and group counseling services to students facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.\n\tAssist in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and crisis intervention strategies.\n\tParticipate in multidisciplinary teams to evaluate students for special education eligibility and contribute to the development of IEPs.\n\tPromote a positive and inclusive school climate by implementing programs that focus on bullying prevention and social-emotional learning.\n\tMaintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with school policies and regulations.\n\n\nBenefits:\n\n\n\tCompetitive salary and benefits package.\n\tProfessional development opportunities.\n\tSupportive and collaborative work environment.\n\tOpportunities to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.\n\tPTO\n\tEligible for medical benefits\n\n\nPrivacy Information\n\nWhen you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as:\n\nContact details (name, email, phone, address)\nApplication materials (resume, work history, education, references)\nInformation you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law)\nWe use this information to:\n\nEvaluate your candidacy and qualifications\nConduct interviews and background checks\nManage our recruitment and hiring processes\nComply with applicable legal obligations\n\n\nWe do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities.\n\nYou may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information.\n\nFor details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below.\n\n\n\nClick here if you are a California resident: CA Privacy Policy\n\nClick here if you reside in all other U.S. states: Privacy PolicyESS Clinical Job ID #2188. Posted job title: School PsychologistAbout ESS ClinicalDriven by a passion for helping students, ESS Clinical connects certified clinical and special education professionals with K-12 school systems nationwide. Whether you are a speech-language pathologist, occupational or physical therapist, school psychologist, behavioral specialist, or school nurse, we match you with a school-based role that fits your skills and career aspirations. At ESS Clinical, the work you do has the power to change a student's life. If you are looking for a career with purpose, this is where you belong.BenefitsWeekly pay401k retirement planMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLicense and certification reimbursementLife insurancePet insurance