School Psychologist (Elementary) (2026-2027 SY General Pool)

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

The Elementary - School Psychologist measures and interprets the intellectual adaptive academic social and emotional development of children; interprets results of psychological studies; interprets and applies state and federal codes and develops strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students. This is a Licensed Elementary 10-month 195 day Teacher position reporting to the Lead Psychologist.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree; Masters degree required in related field.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education Pupil Personnel Services License with an endorsement in School Psychology or eligibility to obtain the PPS License with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.

Experience: Job-related experience within the specialized field is required.

Essential Functions:

Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments to measure the intellectual adaptive academic social and emotional development of children and/or determine eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assesses students functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment to determine students functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
Communicates with students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel to evaluate situations solve problems and/or resolve conflicts.
Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers nurses probation officers mental health agencies other professionals etc.) to produce a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
Consults with teachers parents other personnel and/or outside professionals to provide requested information develop plans for services and/or make recommendations.
Coordinates with community agencies including medical judicial social service and mental health services to determine appropriate treatments etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
Counsels students parents and guardians to enhance student success in school.
Develops behavior plans curriculum modifications etc. to implement treatment programs.
Facilitates meetings processes etc. to meet curriculum guidelines and/or ensure that state mandates are achieved.
Implements school-wide program development and program evaluation (e.g. crisis intervention services etc.) to ensure effective programs assist children who experience physical mental social or emotional difficulties.
Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students and assists students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
Participates in meetings workshops and seminars as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. extension requests correspondence memos behavior plans Medicaid billings reports required documentation Psych Ed
Summary Psych Report etc.) to document activities provide written reference and/or convey information.
Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques assessment tools and methods community resources etc.) to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students functional goals.
Supervises interns practicum students and others to monitor performance provide for professional growth and achieve overall objectives of the schools curriculum.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unil.

Compensation:

Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

Clearances:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

Required Experience:

Job Description:The Elementary - School Psychologist measures and interprets the intellectual adaptive academic social and emotional development of children; interprets results of psychological studies; interprets and applies state and federal codes and develops strategies and interventions to addre...

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree; Masters degree required in related field.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education Pupil Personnel Services License with an endorsement in School Psychology or eligibility to obtain the PPS License with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.

Experience: Job-related experience within the specialized field is required.

Essential Functions:

Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments to measure the intellectual adaptive academic social and emotional development of children and/or determine eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assesses students functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment to determine students functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
Communicates with students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel to evaluate situations solve problems and/or resolve conflicts.
Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers nurses probation officers mental health agencies other professionals etc.) to produce a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
Consults with teachers parents other personnel and/or outside professionals to provide requested information develop plans for services and/or make recommendations.
Coordinates with community agencies including medical judicial social service and mental health services to determine appropriate treatments etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
Counsels students parents and guardians to enhance student success in school.
Develops behavior plans curriculum modifications etc. to implement treatment programs.
Facilitates meetings processes etc. to meet curriculum guidelines and/or ensure that state mandates are achieved.
Implements school-wide program development and program evaluation (e.g. crisis intervention services etc.) to ensure effective programs assist children who experience physical mental social or emotional difficulties.
Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students and assists students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
Participates in meetings workshops and seminars as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. extension requests correspondence memos behavior plans Medicaid billings reports required documentation Psych Ed
Summary Psych Report etc.) to document activities provide written reference and/or convey information.
Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques assessment tools and methods community resources etc.) to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students functional goals.
Supervises interns practicum students and others to monitor performance provide for professional growth and achieve overall objectives of the schools curriculum.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unil.