AHPS School Psychologist

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools; Low Moor (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Low Moor, Virginia is seeking a full-time School Psychologist to provide psychological services to students. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, reporting findings, and counseling individuals and groups. Ideal candidates must hold a valid Postgraduate Professional License and demonstrate effective collaboration with students and staff. The position offers a twelve-month contract with salary determined annually by the School Board.

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a valid Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement.
• Demonstrated professional characteristics for working effectively with students and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment for students referred for evaluation.
• Develop meaningful reports of psychological assessment.
• Provide consultation to teachers and other staff.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Data interpretation

Behavior management

Education

Postgraduate Professional License

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 3770141
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 01, 2022 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JD-3-5A

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST -12 MONTH

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To provide psychological services to students in accordance with policies and regulations of the school board.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold and maintain a valid Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement.
• Have demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, school personnel, and members of the community.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide appropriate psychological assessment for students referred for special education evaluation.
• Interpret data and develop meaningful written reports of psychological assessment.
• Serve as a member of the special education eligibility team.
• Serve as a member of the IEP team when appropriate.
• Provide group and individual counseling to students.
• Provide consultation to teachers and other staff.
• Observe children in various settings for the gathering of data and for possible problem solutions.
• Develop behavior management profiles for individuals and for groups.
• Serve as liaison with clinics, other agencies and individuals.
• Provide in-service to teachers, administrators and special interest citizen groups.
• Coordinate school crisis team action plans.
• Complete Medicare information and billing when applicable.
• Serve as speaker for PTO’s, civic, and special interest groups.
• Provide student threat assessments.
• Assist with special education program development.
• Ensure proper care management creating and maintaining confidential student and school personnel information.
• Provide oversight of Psychological services.
• Engage in research and keep the school abreast.
• Develop a “preventive” program in concert with other providers.
• Maintain logs of services provided.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve-month contract, exempted FLSA status. Salary to be established annually by the School Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations and evaluation of administrative personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

It is anticipate that some stress will be associated with this position primarily due to deadlines and irregular workflow. It is necessary that the individual have the capacity to remain calm, considerate and tactful.

Approved by School Board: April 7, 2008

Revised: Contract Period – September 3, 2014

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Fred Vaughan
• 100 Central Circle
• Low Moor, Virginia 24457
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]