MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in school psychology.
• Completion of an approved program in school psychology to include at least 60 graduate hours that culminate in at least a master’s degree or hold a certificate issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board.
• Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of school psychology including psycho-educational evaluations using educational, intelligence, personality, psycho-motor function, behavioral and personality instruments; of child growth and development and of learning, measurement, research, statistics, and intervention and prevention strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state regulations and guidelines related to special education and pupil personnel services programs.
• Experience in psychological and educational assessments in a school setting preferred.
• Have demonstrated the qualities and personal traits necessary for working effectively with teachers, students, administrators, and parents.
• Hold or be eligible for a current license in School Psychology issued by the Virginia Board of Psychology in order to maintain and submit records for billing psychological procedures for Medicaid reimbursement.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Administer psycho-educational evaluations to students aged 2-21 using a variety of instruments tailored to the child’s needs, and be able to demonstrate superior skills in writing psychological reports.
• Interpret evaluation results and make recommendations at eligibility & IEP meetings.
• Participate as a member of the school team and provide counseling to students with mental health needs.
• Works with the crisis management team in the schools, including reactions to illness, deaths and abuse.
• Develop and provide appropriate workshop activities relevant to the field of psychology in order to meet the needs of school personnel and parents.
• Participate in administration functions such as referral tracking, developing guidelines and procedures, and any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education and Student Services or the Division Superintendent.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.