School Psychologist

Young World Physical Education

Danville (VA)

On-site

USD 75,347 - 120,435

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Danville, Virginia, is looking for a dedicated School Psychologist to provide essential support services to students. The role involves evaluating students, consulting with stakeholders, and participating in educational planning. The successful candidate will hold a valid Virginia license and have experience in educational environments.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,347 to $120,435 per year, with evaluations based on effectiveness annually.

Qualifications

Must hold a valid Virginia license to practice as a School Psychologist.
Experience in educational settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and interpret the development of referred students.
Diagnose disabilities affecting students.
Consult with parents and personnel about students' learning environment.

Skills

Psychological evaluation and interpretation

Consultation with parents and staff

Curriculum planning recommendations

Research in psychology

Communication skills

Education

Licensure from Virginia Board of Education

Education requirements set by Virginia Board of Education

Job description

School Psychologist

Starting date: Immediately

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Student Support Services, the School Psychologist provides students the opportunity for maximum growth and development – socially, emotionally, intellectually and personally.

Essential Functions

Applies psychology as a body of knowledge on human behavior to the educational situation.
Evaluates and interprets intellectual, social and emotional development of referred students.
Diagnoses the antecedents of disabilities of referred students.
Interprets to parents, students, school personnel and other professionals the academic disabilities which handicap the child in his school environment.
Interprets to parents, students, school personnel and other professionals the personality problems which interfere with the child’s overall attempts to develop a secure, well-integrated personality.
Consults with parents, students, and school personnel regarding factors which affect the student’s learning and optimum adjustment to his social and educational environment involving prevention as well as rehabilitation.
Makes recommendations to school personnel regarding curriculum planning and programming for children with significant adjustment problems in both general and special education.
Attends case conference on placement of individual students.
Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies as appropriate.
Consults with authorities of the juvenile court as appropriate.
Attends staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
Participates in in-service training programs.
Conducts appropriate research.
Keeps abreast of new developments in the field.
Completes other assignments as tasked by the Director of Support Services.