2026-2027 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Location Not Listed

Christiansburg (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,379

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Anthem Medical Plans

Generous Employee Leave Benefits

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include administering psychological evaluations, consulting with parents and staff, and providing counseling services. Candidates should hold appropriate certificates and degrees in School Psychology. The role emphasizes collaboration and communication skills to support diverse student needs. Competitive salary offered based on experience, with various employee benefits available.

Qualifications

Hold a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate.
Hold a master’s or educational specialist degree in School Psychology.
Hold a state endorsement as a school psychologist.
Demonstrate the ability to support students by cooperatively working with parents/guardians and teachers.

Responsibilities

Administers psychological evaluations to students.
Determines tests for students based on referrals.
Confers with parents and school personnel on test findings.
Recommends strategies and activities for special education students.

Skills

Ability to work with parents/guardians and teachers

Effective communication skills

Collaboration with teachers

Dependability and punctuality

Education

Pupil Personnel Services Certificate

Master’s or educational specialist degree in School Psychology

State endorsement as a school psychologist

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

Location Not Listed - Christiansburg, Virginia (Open in Google Maps)

Job ID: 5421903

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 01, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary (listed above): $65,000 to $90,379 Per Year

Job Requirements: Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist

Job Description

School Psychologist

School Year 2026-2027

Assignments and Locations to be determined

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for school psychologist positions that may become available within our division for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

Please note this is a "continuous recruit posting" to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location/job be posted, you may also be required to apply to that posting.

Primary Responsibilities

The School Psychologist's duties include, but are not limited to:

Administers a variety of psychological evaluations to students to aid in determining eligibility for Special Education services
Determines the test(s) to be given to the students on an as-needed basis with respect to the referral (e.g. behavioral problems, emotional problems, learning disabilities)
Assists in conducting re-evaluations of special education students when requested
Confers with parents and school personnel to interpret test findings
Consults with teachers and parents to explain the needs of the special education student
Recommends to teachers and school counselors special activities geared to help the special education student
Recommends alternative learning strategies to teachers of special education
Helps identify all types of exceptional children within the school
Assists with in-service training of school personnel
Cooperates with community health and social welfare agencies
Attends Child Study/Case Consultation meetings
Writes a psychological report on every student who is referred to special education
Provides individual and group counseling services to students

Essential Qualifications and Skills

Hold a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate
Hold a master’s or educational specialist degree in School Psychology
Hold a state endorsement as a school psychologist
Demonstrate ability to support students by cooperatively working with parents/guardians and teachers
Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework
Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment
Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: $65,000 – $90,378.95 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience (Salary may change due to 2026-2027 budget considerations)

Benefits

Anthem Medical Plans – Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan – Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan – FREE; Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP – FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits – MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) – Full‑time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank – Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services.

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