School Psychologist

• Provide school personnel with general knowledge regarding psychological services.
• Evaluate and identify students who have learning, behavior, social and/or emotional adjustment problems.
• Administer individual psycho-educational evaluations for the assessment of intelligence, personality, aptitude, achievement and perception.
• Assist in establishing and effecting procedural requirements for the assessment, eligibility and placement of students with disabilities.
• Follow professional best practice and ethical guidelines in the field of school psychology.
• Participate in legal appeals and hearings regarding students who have been evaluated or are in special education programs.
• Consult with principals, teachers, parents and other appropriate individuals to help increase the understanding of students and to help to provide an atmosphere conducive to psychological growth.
• Participate in Child Study Team meetings and special education eligibility meetings regarding students that are the responsibility of Spotsylvania County Schools.
• Assist with problem solving model in schools implementing the program through data collection and analysis.
• Interpret test results to parents and teachers.
• Consult on parent-child/teacher-student behavior management/modification strategies.
• Serve as a liaison between residential facilities, institutions, clinics, agencies and other school divisions.
• Conduct in-service workshops or consultative conferences for school personnel on request or as needed.
• Assist school screening committees and resource teachers in determining a need for formal evaluation.
• Conduct short-term individual and/or group counseling as needed.
• Assist with purchase order requests for supplies and equipment needed for psychological services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services.

• Demonstrate leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, staff, administrators, and parents.
• Possess good moral character.
• Possess basic knowledge of curriculum.
• Possess thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures.
• Possess thorough knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Virginia Regulations for Special Education.
• Possess thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching.
• Possess thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Demonstrate ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, administration, parents, and outside agency personnel.

• Candidate must possess at least a master's degree and certification in school psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Candidate must be eligible for licensure in Virginia as a school psychologist.
• Candidate is preferred to have a minimum of five (5) years experience in education.
• Candidate should have a thorough understanding of psycho-educational assessment, curriculum based measurement, response to intervention and progress monitoring.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools