School Psychologist

Galax City School District; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Galax City School District is seeking a School Psychologist to support students in an educational setting in Galax, Virginia. This 11-month position collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to assess and address student needs and develop appropriate service plans.

The role requires a Master's degree in School Psychology and eligibility for a Virginia license; prior school psychology experience is preferred. Knowledge of IEP processes and crisis intervention is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school psychology.
• Eligible for Virginia License as a school psychologist.
• Experience as a school psychologist preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Performs casework with students and families to address behavioral, learning, and social issues.
• Selects and administers age-appropriate psychological tests and assessments.
• Collaborates with teachers and school staff to inform referrals and programs.
• Interprets assessment results and prepares comprehensive reports with recommendations.
• Participates in IEP development and placement decisions; plans interventions.
• Communicates findings to teachers, staff, and families; provides counseling as needed.

Education

Master's degree in School Psychology

Virginia License eligibility

Job description

School Psychologist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5105418
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 15, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

School Psychologist

11 Months

Job Summary:

Position performs specialized psychological work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student’s sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families.

Essential Functions:

• Performs casework services with students/families to help resolve student’s behavioral, learning, & social problems.
• Selects and administers age appropriate psychological tests, assessment methods, and materials in order to determine the needs of the student.
• Consults with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for the referral.
• Gathers background information on the student’s psychological history by conducting behavioral observations, making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records.
• Interprets assessment results and compiles comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.
• Works as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of children.
• Communicates case findings and recommendations to teachers and other school personnel as needed.
• Participates in eligibility committee meetings and contributes to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Serves as a resource to teachers and staff regarding psychological services and the academic/psychological needs of students.
• Conferences with and provides information, support, and counseling to parents/guardians of students.
• Conducts in-service training and workshops for teachers and staff regarding mental health issues and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students.
• Organizes and conducts specialized programs to include parent training classes and student support activities.
• Conducts specialized individual and group counseling sessions to address specific emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students.
• Serves as a liaison between the student, home, school, private counseling facilities, and community resources such as social services, court services, and family service agencies.
• Provides follow-up support and periodic re-evaluation services as necessary.
• Acts as a member of the threat assessment team to provide intervention to students as necessary.
• Markes court appearances to present data and perform court-requested evaluations.
• Compiles monthly reports; maintains accurate case records; and completes necessary documentation for work completed on Medicaid eligible children.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education or other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to synthesize and interpret diagnostic and assessment data.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, substance abuse education, tests and measurements, and crisis management.
• Ability to practically apply assessment, counseling, interviewing, and crisis intervention skills.
• Possess the ability to work cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Possess excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members, and others.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree and be eligible for a Virginia License as a school psychologist.

Experience

• Successful experience as a school psychologist is preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $66,550 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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