School Psychologist - 26/27 SY

*By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2026-2027 School Year. As site-specific, position-specific openings arise leading up to the new school year, you may be contacted and invited to apply for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience. We also encourage you to set up notifications to receive email alerts from SchoolSpring when site-specific positions are posted. With this initial application, your criteria is saved with SchoolSpring, making it faster and easier to apply for specific openings as they become available. Advertised salaries are reflective of the 2025-2026 School Year and will be updated after 2026-2027 School Year budget approval.*

Spotsylvania County Public Schools are actively seeking School Psychologists to provide psychological services to promote the mental health and well-being of students. The School Psychologist collaborates with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure a supportive learning environment for all students.
 
Essential Job Functions:

• Provides school personnel with general knowledge regarding psychological services.

• Assists in establishing and effecting procedural requirements for the assessment, eligibility and 

  placement of disabled students.

• Assists in preparation and revision of special education forms.

• Participates in legal appeals and hearings regarding students who have been evaluated 

  psychologically or are in special education programs.

• Participates in the special education eligibility conferences regarding students who are in 

  residential settings.

• Orders supplies and equipment needed for psychological services.

• Administers individual psycho-educational techniques for the assessment of intelligence, 

  aptitude, achievement, and behavioral, social, and emotional functioning.

• Evaluates and identifies students who have learning, social and/or emotional adjustment 

  problems.

• Consults with principals, teachers, parents and other appropriate individuals to help increase 

  the understanding of students and to help to provide an atmosphere conducive to psychological growth.

• Conducts short-term individual and/or group counseling whenever possible.

• Interprets test results to parents and teachers.

• Consults on parent-child/teacher-student management behavior modification.
• Conducts in-service workshops or consultative conferences for school personnel on request or as needed.
• Assists school screening committees and resource teachers in determining a need for formal evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Click here to read the full Job Description for this role. 

Education and Experience (number of years required)

Required

• Master’s Degree in School Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Current (valid, not expired) licensure to practice School Psychology issued by the Virginia Department of Education

Preferred

• Educational Specialist (Ed.S) Degree in School Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of successful, full-time experience as a School Psychologist, ideally within a
• public education institution

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference. 

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.

Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 Day), 10.5-Month (210 Day), 11-Month (220 Day) -OR- 12-Month (240 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.