School Psychologist

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

School Psychologist

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Job Details

Job ID: 4216387

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Psychologist GENERAL INFORMATION Title: School Psychologist Department: Exceptional Learners Salary Grade:ADM Pay Schedule 4

FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: Exceptional Learners Reports to: Director of Exceptional Learners Date: 01/15/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

• To provide psychological services with in the school division in accordance with the policies of the School Board

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Consult with central office staff, school-based staff, parents and other appropriate persons to agencies to increase their understanding of referred students and to assist in making recommendations for their optimal growth


• Conducts in-services, workshops or consultative conferences for central office and/or school-based personnel, and as appropriate for parents and public or private agencies, in areas of mutual concern


• Assists in providing liaison services between the school division and the mental health clinic, social services, family court and other community agencies which provide special services for children and their families


• Conducts research to acquire information which will assist in enhancing psychological services and the educational process


• Participates in legal appeals and hearings regarding students who have been evaluated psychologically or are in special education programs


• Administrators and interprets individual psychological and psycho-educational testing to referred students for the assessment of intelligence, personality, aptitude, achievement and perception as appropriate


• Provides crisis and non-crisis interventions including consultation, individual and group counseling and assistance in developing behavioral programs


• Participates in school-based or division wide committee or meetings for the exchange of information which would contribute to the enhancement of the education process or the awareness of the needs of specific children and their educational growth


• Participates in school-based School Consultation Team meetings upon request from the building administrator


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies

• Honesty


• Integrity


• Ethical


• Equity Minded


• Emotional Intelligence


• Cultural Competence


• Safety


• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service


• Think Strategically


• Shows Initiative


• Acts Decisively


• Communicates Effectively


• Works Collaboratively


• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities


• Computer Literacy


• Data Analysis and Management


• Fiscal Planning and Management


• Project Management


• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Health Board License as a School Psychologist

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Interprets and communicates the results of individual assessments and the recommendations developed from them through written reports to central office staff, principals, teachers, parents and other public and/or private agencies as required by policy and/or by law

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This is a 11 month contract position with full benefits. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Supervisor will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education. Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel is required between school sites for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS: OPEN SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales . DAYS: START DATE: 2024-25 Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Dr. Kenya Fowler , Director of Special Education


• EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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