School Psychologist

Pittsylvania County Schools; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsylvania County Schools is seeking a School Psychologist to support evaluation and guidance services in our elementary/secondary setting. The role emphasizes testing, reporting, collaboration with staff and families, and participation on IEP teams.

The position requires NCATE-approved psychology training and Virginia school psychologist certification, with experience in public schools preferred. Full-time, school calendar days, benefits per board policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a NCATE approved program in school psychology.
• Appropriate state teacher certification as a school psychologist.
• Experience in the public school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer IQ and achievement tests to determine eligibility for services.
• Provide written reports of assessments for student evaluations.
• Collaborate with building and district staff to meet student needs.
• Make recommendations for additional medical, psychological or psychiatric information as needed.
• Participate as an IEP team member with behavioral assessments and plans.
• Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers to support students.
• Review student records for screening and evaluation processes.
• Provide group and individual social skills lessons.

Skills

IQ testing

Academic assessments

Collaboration with staff

IEP participation

Education

NCATE-approved school psychology program

State school psychologist certification

Job description

School Psychologist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5033239

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 12, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description

Qualifications

• 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.


• Appropriate state teacher certification as a school psychologist.



• Experience in the public school setting preferred.

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment: Teacher calendar days and benefits provided according to Board policy.

Essential Job Functions

• Administer I.Q. tests, achievement tests, and other tests required to determine eligibility for special services.


• Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.


• Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the district to meet the needs of students.


• Make recommendations to the Director of Special Services concerning the need to obtain additional medical, psychological and/or psychiatric information on an evaluation.


• Participate as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and /or in the manifestation determination process.


• Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers to meet the need of students.


• Review student records for the screening and evaluation process of students.


• Provide group and individual lessons on social skills development.

Other Job Functions

• Be a member of the building level diagnostic team on assessments of all students who are suspected to have disabilities. This could include gathering historical data on the student, administering IQ tests, administering projective testing, observations, clinical interviews, and adaptive assessments.


• Be a member of the screening team or S.O.A.R. Team in a building when requested.


• Plan and implement in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions.


• Plan and implement staff development with district and building staff on new and revised testing instruments.


• Research new intervention strategies and new assessments in the areas of instructional strategies, behavior management, behavioral intervention plans and emotional disabilities.


• Conduct home visits as needed.


• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.

Position Type: Full-Time