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School Psychologist
Special Education Department
202526 School Year
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Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools
Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic challenging and relevant learning experiences becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society Then look no further!
In Albemarle County Public Schools we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race class gender and special capacities for our childrens success through highquality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!
We are the first public school division in Virginia and among the first in the country to develop and implement anAntiRacism policywith the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps and support the unique gifts talents and interests ofeverychild. In ACPS all really meansall.
Who Were Looking For
Teachers and Specialists are essential to achieving our goals ofThriving StudentsAffirming and Empowering Communities andEquitable Transformative Resources.
Our ideal candidates are:
- Innovative selfreflective collaborative knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices and are continually growing and improving
- Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
- Prepared to engage with ourCulturally Responsive Teachingmodel in support of our Equity Mission Statement
Why Work in Our Schools
Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:
- Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators instructional coacheslearning technologyintegrators diversity resource teachers and equity specialists
- A wide range ofprofessional developmentopportunities including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year for new and experienced teachers
- Competitivepayandbenefits including health & dental coverage retirement flexible spending accounts paid time off wellnessprogram discounts on gym memberships and more
- The opportunity to work in a closeknit supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional
Be sure to check out ourwebsiteto learn more about ourDivisionand ourSchools. You can read the full job descriptionhere.
Location
Situated around beautifulCharlottesville Virginia which is consistently ranked among Americas top university towns and best places to live Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington DC and 70 miles west of Richmond its only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether its the great outdoors a vibrant and diverse arts food and culture scene or small town living with a big city feel our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.
The Application Process
Are you ready to join the ACPS Team and engage our learners in becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society If so then follow these steps to apply:
STEP 1: ClickApply for this Positionat the top right of this page. This will add your application to the candidate pool for this position.
STEP 2:You will receive an email invitation to complete a short online assessment to help us learn more about your strengths as an educator. Instructions will be included in the email. If youvealready taken this assessment within the past three years you do not need to complete it again.
STEP 4:Our school principals and assistant principals will review your application and will contact you directly if they would like to schedule an interview. Time frames vary depending on the position and time of year.
Qualifications:Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in School Counseling. More information can be found on theVDOE website.
Full Job Description:
Responsible for providing psychological services needed for students of the school division and provide crisis intervention services perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to assess a students level of cognitive academic social/emotional and behavioral functioning in order to assist in the identification of an educational disability;
- Prepares clearly written comprehensive psychological reports that address the referral issues and provide practical recommendations that can be realistically implemented by school personnel and used to assist in the development of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or intervention plans;
- Provides psychoeducational consultation to teachers counselors administrators other school personnel and parents to assist with the amelioration of schoolrelated problems;
- Provides counseling as a related service for students with an IEP and/or brief individual and/or group counseling to students needed to assist with the amelioration of schoolrelated problems;
- Serves as a member of prereferral intervention teams (SBIT/MTSS) as requested and the Special Education Eligibility Committee. Serves as chairperson of certain eligibility committees as assigned;
- Participates in other databased decisionmaking school teams (IEP Section 504 MDR Threat Assessment etc. as requested;
- Maintains accurate and careful records of all psychological services provided;
- Follows federal state and local laws regulations and policies regarding childrens educational welfare; and serves as an advocate for students and parents;
- Maintains high professional and ethical standards as delineated in Principals for Professional Ethics (National Association of School Psychologists) and Ethical Principals of Psychologists (American Psychological Association);
- Assists as needed with the development and provision of inservice programs related to child behavior child development special programs and preventative mental health in the school setting;
- Supervises the work of the school divisions psychology interns and practicum students as assigned;
- Serves as liaison between the schools and consulting clinical psychologists psychiatrists and mental health agencies;
- Acts as a consultant concerning assessment approaches and instruments to be utilized in the evaluation of students by school personnel; recommends appropriate reference material;
- Serves as a member of appropriate community groups or committees as requested;
- Interprets to school division patrons the psychological services of the school system; maintains liaison with community and state organizations related to psychological services;
- Cooperates in school division followup and research projects to enhance the effectiveness of instructional programs for students;
- Supervises and implements procedures for School Crisis Team if assigned;
- Attends professional workshops and conferences to refine skills and gain new competencies;
- Keeps abreast of the professional literature in order to remain alert for ways in which psychological services to students can be improved and makes such suggestions and recommendations;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to assess screen and evaluate students; ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with administrative and school staff; knowledge of child growth and development; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Education and Experience:
Holds or is eligible for the Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License with an endorsement in school psychology. Must be eligible to participate in schoolbased Medicaid claiming by having a valid NPI number or willing to secure a NPI number upon employment.
Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts:
Conducts work typically in an office or classroom setting with occasional walking light lifting or other limited physical activities. Frequent operation of a vehicle and office equipment is required. Regular and frequent contacts made at all organization levels for the purpose of developing and achieving organization goals and mission. Regular travel to school sites is required.
Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibility.
Employment Type
Full-Time
