School Psychologist (260-day, internal comp)

Job Description
Provides the full range of psychological services to schools, comprehensive service sites, and early childhood assessment teams, enabling students to achieve optimal learning; systematically collects, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets data and information necessary to guide services such as consultation, counseling, behavioral assessment and intervention planning, and psychological evaluation in the educational setting.

Required

• Master's degree from an approved program in school psychology, or a program deemed equivalent by the Virginia Department of Education review, consisting of 60 graduate semester hours, plus a one-year internship as prescribed by the college awarding the degree.
• Placement in a particular setting or model determined by experience with a specific student population.
• Must hold or be eligible for a license issued by the Virginia Department of Education with endorsement in school psychology.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the highest standards of ethical and effective practice.
• Knowledge of psychological theory and practice as applied to the behavior and development of children and young adults.
• Ability to apply knowledge to the needs and requirements of a public school system.
• Ability to perform and guide data collection and analysis to ensure effective services and to measure outcomes.
• Ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of students, teachers, and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with other professionals within the school and the community.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Analytic ability and adaptability to changing needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and interpret findings to families.