Psychologist - 12-mo

Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school personnel to improve classroom management strategies or parenting skills; address mental health issues; assess, identify and work with students with disabilities or gifted and talented students; and improve teaching and learning strategies for all students. Coordinate and facilitate the needs of students and the school district including evaluation, counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, threat and risk assessment, staff development, research, educational planning and coordination with outside agencies. Maintain case records on all referred students.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

Serve on student support teams and special education committees at each school in the division. Conduct individual child evaluations designed to identify strengths and weaknesses that can be used to develop effective interventions. Select, administer, analyze and interpret results of psychological and psychoeducational assessment procedures. Analyze and interpret assessment data using statistical techniques, knowledge of instruments and understanding of disabling conditions. Integrate findings into systematic case formulations and plan for intervention through written reports and oral presentation of results. Provide psychological counseling individually and in groups for students who have behavioral, emotional, and/or academic problems that affect their academic performance or their ability to interact well with others. Consult with school personnel (teachers, administrators, special education staff), parents and outside agencies to identify and develop interventions that address the academic, behavioral, and/or social/emotional needs of students. Conduct or participate in field-based research with students. Develop and implement prevention and early intervention programs. Recommend instructional accommodations for both regular and special education students through 504 plans, IEP's, and Student Support. Present in-service and educational programs to school staff, parents, community agencies, and students that will expand psychological awareness of issues related to children and adolescents and to perform preventative mental health services. Provide teachers and parents with information about appropriate developmental tasks and expectancies in cognitive, social, communication, physical and self-help areas. Make appropriate student referrals to specialist and/or community agencies. Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of psychological theory and practice including assessment and test theory, diagnostic categories, personality assessment, learning disabilities, statistics, and counseling theories; knowledge of and adherence to legal procedures as contained in local, state, and federal policies governing special education, including IDEA laws and guidelines; knowledge of and adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists; knowledge of counseling techniques, behavioral management techniques, classroom instructional interventions, and parent training strategies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: Master's Degree in School Psychology. Completion of one-year school-psychology internship. Eligibility for endorsement as a school psychologist through the Department of Education. Clinical Psychologists or Doctoral-level School Psychologists Required: Doctoral Degree in Clinical or School Psychology, Completion of one-year doctoral internship in professional psychology, license, or eligibility for licensure as clinical or school psychologist upon completion of residency year through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health Professions, and/or Board of Psychology. Experience working with children and adolescents in a school, clinic, or hospital setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional standing, stooping, and crouching. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed. VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System. All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application. Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6) To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at View phone number on click.appcast.io,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456. Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io (voice); View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD) or email at: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Three Oaks Elementary School