School Psychologist

Birch Agency; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay of $65/hour

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing recruiter support

Job summary

Birch Agency in Norfolk, VA is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist for a full-time, hybrid school-based assignment across two campuses. The position may involve two elementary schools or one elementary and one secondary, depending on district needs.

You will conduct evaluations, participate in eligibility decisions, support interventions, attend IEP meetings, and collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to promote student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional

Qualifications

• Master's, Specialist, or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from an accredited program.
• Valid Virginia School Psychologist credential/license required or eligibility to obtain.
• Previous school-based experience is a plus.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to serve students across multiple school sites and grade levels.
• Knowledge of special education evaluation procedures, IEP processes, and educational interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations and assessments.
• Participate in eligibility determinations and multidisciplinary evaluation teams.
• Support the development and implementation of appropriate educational and behavioral interventions.
• Provide consultation regarding students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and assist with the development of appropriate recommendations and supports.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, special education staff, families, and related service providers.
• Monitor student progress and provide recommendations based on assessment and educational data.
• Maintain accurate evaluation reports, documentation, and student records.
• Support schools in addressing behavioral and social-emotional concerns.
• Participate in parent conferences, team meetings, and professional development activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Virginia, district, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Multi-site experience

IEP procedures knowledge

Education

Master's degree in School Psychology

Specialist/Ed.S. degree in School Psychology

Ed.D./Ph.D. in School Psychology

Virginia School Psychologist credential/license

Job description

Location: Norfolk, VA 23501

Schedule: Full-time, school-based/hybrid

Employment Type: Contract

Pay Rate: Starting at $65/hour (dependent on experience)

Position Overview

Birch Agency is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Psychologist to support students in the Norfolk, Virginia area.

This is a full-time hybrid school-based opportunity serving students across typically two school sites. Depending on district needs, the assignment may include two elementary schools or a combination of one elementary and one secondary school.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs while collaborating closely with educators, administrators, families, and related service providers.

Position Details

• Full-time, school-based opportunity
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Typically assigned to 2 schools
• Potential assignments include:
  • 2 elementary schools, or
  • 1 elementary and 1 secondary school
• Collaborative school environment

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations and assessments.
• Participate in eligibility determinations and multidisciplinary evaluation teams.
• Support the development and implementation of appropriate educational and behavioral interventions.
• Provide consultation regarding students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and assist with the development of appropriate recommendations and supports.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, special education staff, families, and related service providers.
• Monitor student progress and provide recommendations based on assessment and educational data.
• Maintain accurate evaluation reports, documentation, and student records.
• Support schools in addressing behavioral and social-emotional concerns.
• Participate in parent conferences, team meetings, and professional development activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Virginia, district, state, and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's, Specialist, or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from an accredited program.
• Valid Virginia School Psychologist credential/license required or eligibility to obtain.
• Previous school-based experience is a plus.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to effectively serve students across multiple school sites and grade levels.
• Knowledge of special education evaluation procedures, IEP processes, and educational interventions.

Work Environment

• Hybrid school-based position serving approximately two schools.
• Potential to work with elementary students exclusively or a combination of elementary and secondary students.
• Collaborative environment with educators, administrators, special education professionals, families, and related service providers.
• Student-centered setting focused on academic achievement, behavioral support, social-emotional development, and student success.

Why Work with Birch Agency?

Birch Agency is committed to supporting school-based professionals with meaningful opportunities and exceptional benefits, including:

• Starting pay of $65/hour, dependent on experience
• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing recruiter support throughout your assignment