POSITION TITLE:        School Psychologist                                   

FLSA:                           Exempt Professional

QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Candidate must hold or be eligible for a Virginia certification as a school psychologist.

To obtain the Endorsement.  Here are the requirements:

1. Option I. The candidate shall:

a. Complete an approved program in school psychology;

b. Earn a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and complete 60 graduate-level hours, 54 of which are academic coursework, exclusive of field-based experiences, that culminate in at least a master's degree; and

c. Complete an internship that is documented by the degree-granting institution. The internship experience shall occur on a full-time basis over a period of one year or on a half-time basis over a period of two consecutive years. The internship shall occur under conditions of appropriate supervision, that is, the school-based supervisor shall be licensed as either a school or clinical psychologist. The internship shall include experiences at multiple age levels, at least one half of which shall be in a public or accredited nonpublic school setting.

2. Option II. The candidate shall hold a currently valid certificate issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board.

To learn more about licensure please visit the following page.

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/

• Graduate from a NCATE approved program in school psychology.  This program provides training in the psychological and academic assessment of children, behavioral and academic interventions, in addition to consultation with teachers and parents.

• Experience in the public school setting preferred.                                                                            

REPORTS TO:              Supervisor of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Teacher calendar days and benefits provided according to Board policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide culturally responsive individual and group counseling to students identified as having an emotional challenges at the Elementary and High School Level.
2. Administer I.Q. tests, achievement tests, and other tests required to determine eligibility for special services and/or able to consult on assessments for students being considered for an emotional disability.
3. Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.
4. Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the district to meet the needs of students.
5. Make recommendations to the Director of Special Services concerning the need to obtain additional medical, psychological and/or psychiatric information on an evaluation.
6. Participate as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and /or in the manifestation determination process.
7. Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers to meet the need of students.
8. Review student records for the screening and evaluation process of students.
9. Provide group and individual lessons on social skills development.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Be a member of the building level diagnostic team on assessments of all students who are suspected to have disabilities.  
2. Be a member of the screening team or S.O.A.R. Team in a building when requested.
3. Plan and implement in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions.
4. Research new intervention strategies and new assessments in the areas of behavior management, behavioral intervention plans and emotional disabilities.
5. Conduct home visits as needed.
6. Other duties as assigned by the administration.

 Updated Posting on 5/31/19, 11/13/19, 11/20/19, 1/6/20