SUMMARY:

The school psychologist provides a broad array of psychological services including assessment, consultation, prevention and intervention, consistent with best practices and in accordance with policies and regulations of the School Board as well as with ethical standards of the National Association of School Psychologists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assess PK-12 students to determine eligibility for special education, (Section 504) or for gifted services, 

• Facilitate and/or participate in variety of meetings, including student specific meetings which include Individualized Education Plan (IEP), child study, eligibility determination and review, and response to intervention (RtI), student specific and manifestation reviews. 

• Qualified provider of psychological billable assessments for Medicaid. Must complete required forms to bill for services. 

• Counsel individual students or families when developmental issues or adjustment problems arise, 

• Intervene and provide support to school staffs, families, and students when crises arise (deaths, natural disasters, severe accidents, illnesses, etc.), 

• Determine students’ eligibility for special services by reviewing data with a team of knowledgeable professionals, 

• Serve on special committees or community boards 

• Supervision of School Psychology practicum students regarding assessment, report writing, counseling, consultation, and development of behavior plans/goals. 

• Provide workshops and trainings for school staff and administrators. 

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information, while maintaining the safety and welfare for all students and staff members. 

• Follow federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding children’s educational welfare. 

• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level, assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-update. 

• Other assignments as required by the supervisor or Superintendent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Hold a master's degree in psychology from an accredited graduate school.

Virginia certification in school psychology (or) eligible for such certification.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must hold a Master's Degree from an accredited graduate school of Psychology. Virginia certification in school Psychology (or) eligible for such certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

260 days per year, Psychologist salary schedule.