School Psychologist, 10 Month
- Employer
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Aug 06, 2019
- Ref
- 3700143085
- Job Category
- Support Staff, School Psychologist
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school personnel to improve classroom management strategies or parenting skills; address mental health issues; assess, identify and work with students with disabilities or gifted and talented students; and improve teaching and learning strategies for all students. Coordinate and facilitate the needs of students and the school district including evaluation, counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, threat and risk assessment, staff development, research, educational planning and coordination with outside agencies. Maintain case records on all referred students.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of psychological theory and practice including assessment and test theory, diagnostic categories, personality assessment, learning disabilities, statistics, and counseling theories; knowledge of and adherence to legal procedures as contained in local, state, and federal policies governing special education, including IDEA laws and guidelines; knowledge of and adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists; knowledge of counseling techniques, behavioral management techniques, classroom instructional interventions, and parent training strategies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree in School Psychology, completion of one year school-psychology internship, eligibility for endorsement as a school psychologist through the Department of Education. Clinical Psychologists or Doctoral-Level School Psychologists – Doctoral Degree in Clinical or School Psychology, completion of one year doctoral internship in professional psychology, license or eligibility for licensure as clinical or school psychologist upon completion of residency year through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health Professions, Board of Psychology. Experience working with children and adolescents in a school, clinic or hospital setting. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Qualified candidates must be licensed or eligible for a license as a School Psychologist by the Virginia Department of Education. Candidates must have a MS Degree in Psychology, and one year of successful full-time supervised experience as a School Psychologist in an accredited school is highly preferred, or have completed a supervised internship or field experience of a minimum of 400 clock hours in an accredited school division/system is preferred.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Note: Position will remain open until all six positions are filled.
Reports To Exec. Dir. Student Supp Srvcs or Designee
Job Posting Link https://www.vbschools.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_78010/File/Employment/Apply%20Now/Resources/Job%20titles/Psychologist.pdf
Salary Range:
From/To
Unified Experience-Based Step Pay Scale : Grade 19
Salary will be based on years of full-time creditable, verified work experience.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Offers:
Start Date August 2019
Endorsements School Psychologist
Additional Job Information
All supporting documentation must be included as part of the application. These documents include official or unofficial transcripts documenting the degrees earned and the date of conferral; copy of School Psychologist (if applicable) state approved license, and most recent signed performance appraisal (evaluation).
Please include a copy of your most recent evaluation and three references are required; one of which must be a current supervisor.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, 4-6)
To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133, 2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.
Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school personnel to improve classroom management strategies or parenting skills; address mental health issues; assess, identify and work with students with disabilities or gifted and talented students; and improve teaching and learning strategies for all students. Coordinate and facilitate the needs of students and the school district including evaluation, counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, threat and risk assessment, staff development, research, educational planning and coordination with outside agencies. Maintain case records on all referred students.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Serve on student support teams and special education committees at each school in the division.
- Conduct individual child evaluations designed to identify strengths and weaknesses that can be used to develop effective interventions.
- Select, administer, analyze and interpret results of psychological and psychoeducational assessment procedures.
- Analyze and interpret assessment data using statistical techniques, knowledge of instruments and understanding of disabling conditions.
- Integrate findings into systematic case formulations and plan for intervention through written reports and oral presentation of results.
- Provide psychological counseling individually and in groups for students who have behavioral, emotional, and/or academic problems that affect their academic performance or their ability to interact well with others.
- Consult with school personnel (teachers, administrators, special education staff), parents and outside agencies to identify and develop interventions that address the academic, behavioral, and/or social/emotional needs of students.
- Conduct or participate in field-based research with students.
- Develop and implement prevention and early intervention programs.
- Recommend instructional accommodations for both regular and special education students through 504 plans, IEP's, and Student Support.
- Present in-service and educational programs to school staff, parents, community agencies, and students that will expand psychological awareness of issues related to children and adolescents and to perform preventative mental health services.
- Provide teachers and parents with information about appropriate developmental tasks and expectancies in cognitive, social, communication, physical and self-help areas.
- Make appropriate student referrals to specialist and/or community agencies.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records and must possess/demonstrate computer proficiency; especially with Microsoft Office software programs.
- Participate on Special Education Committees
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of psychological theory and practice including assessment and test theory, diagnostic categories, personality assessment, learning disabilities, statistics, and counseling theories; knowledge of and adherence to legal procedures as contained in local, state, and federal policies governing special education, including IDEA laws and guidelines; knowledge of and adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists; knowledge of counseling techniques, behavioral management techniques, classroom instructional interventions, and parent training strategies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree in School Psychology, completion of one year school-psychology internship, eligibility for endorsement as a school psychologist through the Department of Education. Clinical Psychologists or Doctoral-Level School Psychologists – Doctoral Degree in Clinical or School Psychology, completion of one year doctoral internship in professional psychology, license or eligibility for licensure as clinical or school psychologist upon completion of residency year through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health Professions, Board of Psychology. Experience working with children and adolescents in a school, clinic or hospital setting. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Qualified candidates must be licensed or eligible for a license as a School Psychologist by the Virginia Department of Education. Candidates must have a MS Degree in Psychology, and one year of successful full-time supervised experience as a School Psychologist in an accredited school is highly preferred, or have completed a supervised internship or field experience of a minimum of 400 clock hours in an accredited school division/system is preferred.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Note: Position will remain open until all six positions are filled.
Reports To Exec. Dir. Student Supp Srvcs or Designee
Job Posting Link https://www.vbschools.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_78010/File/Employment/Apply%20Now/Resources/Job%20titles/Psychologist.pdf
Salary Range:
From/To
Unified Experience-Based Step Pay Scale : Grade 19
Salary will be based on years of full-time creditable, verified work experience.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Offers:
- Membership in the Virginia Retirement System
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Annual Leave & Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
Start Date August 2019
Endorsements School Psychologist
Additional Job Information
All supporting documentation must be included as part of the application. These documents include official or unofficial transcripts documenting the degrees earned and the date of conferral; copy of School Psychologist (if applicable) state approved license, and most recent signed performance appraisal (evaluation).
Please include a copy of your most recent evaluation and three references are required; one of which must be a current supervisor.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, 4-6)
To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133, 2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.
Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.