Impactful School Psychologist — 11-Month Contract, Benefits

Lynchburg City Schools; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11-month contract with benefits

Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking a School Psychologist in Lynchburg, VA for an 11-month contract with full benefits. Reporting to the Director of Exceptional Learners, you will provide psychological services, conduct testing, and collaborate with families and agencies to support students' educational growth.

The role requires Virginia licensure eligibility, strong assessment interpretation, and the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Interprets and communicates the results of individual assessments through written reports to central office staff, principals, teachers and parents as required by policy and law.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services within the school division per School Board policies.
• Consult with central office staff, school-based staff, parents and agencies to interpret referrals and make recommendations.
• Conduct in-services and workshops for staff and parents as appropriate.
• Liaise with mental health clinics, social services, family court and community agencies.
• Interpret testing to inform educational decisions and eligibility for services.
• Provide crisis and non-crisis interventions and assist in behavioral program development.
• Participate in meetings to support educational growth and special education processes.
• Travel between school sites as required.

Skills

Interprets assessment results

Written reports

Stakeholder communication

Policy compliance

Education

Virginia Health Board License as a School Psychologist

Job description

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking a School Psychologist in Lynchburg, VA for an 11-month contract with full benefits. Reporting to the Director of Exceptional Learners, you will provide psychological services, conduct testing, and collaborate with families and agencies to support students' educational growth.

The role requires Virginia licensure eligibility, strong assessment interpretation, and the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.