Psychologist (12 month)

Psychologist (12 month) role at Virginia Beach City Public Schools 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. 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 psycho‑educational 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, IEPs, 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 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. Perform other duties as required. 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 legal procedures in special education (IDEA laws and guidelines); adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists; knowledge of counseling, behavioral management, classroom instructional interventions and parent training strategies. Education & Experience PsychologistRequired: Master’s Degree in School Psychology, completion of a one‑year school‑psychology internship, eligibility for endorsement as a school psychologist through the Department of Education. Clinical Psychologists or Doctoral‑level School PsychologistsRequired: Doctoral Degree in Clinical or School Psychology, completion of a one‑year doctoral internship in professional psychology, license or eligibility for licensure as a clinical or school psychologist upon completion of a residency year; experience working with children and adolescents in a school, clinic, or hospital setting. Physical Requirements Must have the use of sensory skills to communicate and interact with other employees and the public on the telephone and in person. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving; occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. How To Apply Please consult the official job posting link for details. External applicants must create an account, login, complete the online application, and apply for the job. Internal applicants should follow the transfer application instructions and apply for the job. Reports To Director/Designee Salary & Benefits Hourly rate range: $40.18 – $58.61, based on job‑related creditable years of full‑time, verified work experience. Entry‑level rate awarded at hire; rate adjusted upon verification of experience. Full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and membership in the Virginia Retirement System. Additional Information Job posting link: View Job Posting (full details available on the website). #J-18808-Ljbffr