School Psychologist - Hourly

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is hiring a Psychologist to provide a full range of psychological services to schools and centers, guiding effective interventions and evaluations within the educational setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in school psychology, be eligible for a Virginia license, and demonstrate strong communication and analytic skills. This temporary position offers no benefits and is slated for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an approved program in school psychology with 60 graduate semester hours and a one-year internship.
• Must hold or be eligible for a license in school psychology.
• Ability to apply psychological theories to behavior and development of children.

Responsibilities

• Provides a range of psychological services in schools.
• Collects and analyzes information for consultation and evaluation.
• Establishes relationships with students, teachers, and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytic ability

Proficiency in technology

Adaptability

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in school psychology

License issued by the Virginia Department of Education

Job description

Summary

Provides the full range of psychological services to schools and centers or to a diagnostic unit; systematically collects, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets information necessary to guide services such as consultation, counseling, behavioral assessment and intervention planning, and psychological evaluation in the educational setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an approved program in school psychology, or a program deemed equivalent by the Virginia Department of Education review, consisting of 60 graduate semester hours, plus a one-year internship as prescribed by the college awarding the degree.
• Placement in a particular setting or model determined by experience with a specific student population.
• Must hold or be eligible for a license issued by the Virginia Department of Education with endorsement in school psychology.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the highest standards of ethical and effective practice.
• Knowledge of psychological theory and practice as applied to the behavior and development of children and young adults.
• Ability to apply knowledge to the needs and requirements of a public school system.
• Ability to perform and guide data collection and analysis to ensure effective services and to measure outcomes.
• Ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of students, teachers, and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with other professionals within the school and the community.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Analytic ability and adaptability to changing needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and interpret findings to families.

Job Type

Psychologist

School Year

2026-2027

Contract Length

Temporary-Hourly no Benefits

Closing Date

31-May-2027

Open Until Filled

No

Re-Adv. Position

No