School Psychologist

Special Education

2024-25 School Year

 

 

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 children’s success through high-quality 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 an Anti-Racism policy with 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 of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.

 

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.

 

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Responsible for providing psychological services needed for students of the school division and provide crisis intervention services, perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Provides psychological services for students to assist in the measurement and interpretation of their intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and educational development; assist in the identification of handicapping conditions; provide practical recommendations for implementation in the classroom;
  • Prepares clearly written, comprehensive psychological reports which 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);
  • Provides psycho-educational consultation to teacher, counselors, administrators, other school personnel, and parents to assist with the amelioration of school-related problems;
  • Provides brief individual and/or group counseling to students and parents as needed to assist with the amelioration of school-related problems;
  • Serves as a member of The Child Study Team, as requested, and the Special Education Eligibility Committee. Serves as chairperson of certain eligibility committees, as assigned;
  • Maintains accurate and careful records of all psychological services provided;
  • Follows federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies regarding children's 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 in-service programs related to child behavior, child development, special programs, and preventative mental health in the school setting;
  • Supervises the work of the school division's psychology interns and practicum students, as assigned;
  • Serves as liaison between the schools and consulting clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and mental health agencies;
  • Act as consultant concerning assessment approaches and instruments to be utilized in 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 follow up and research projects to enhance the effectiveness of instructional programs for students;
  • Supervises and implement procedures for School Crisis Team, if assigned;
  • Develop and supervise the Peer Counseling Program, 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Urdu, French, Arabic preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must meet state certification guidelines for a school psychologist in the state of Virginia.

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:

Will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness to carry out the responsibilities as outlined.