school psychologist - Christiansburg
2 days ago
Job description
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTSchool Year
Assignments and Locations to be determined
Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for school psychologist positions that may become available within our division for the school year.
Please note this is a "continuous recruit posting" to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location/job be posted, you may also be required to apply to that posting.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The School Psychologist's duties include, but are not limited to:
- Administers a variety of psychological evaluations to students to aid in determining eligibility for Special Education services
- Determines the test(s) to be given to the students on an as-needed basis with respect to the referral (e.g. behavioral problems, emotional problems, learning disabilities)
- Assists in conducting re-evaluations of special education students when requested
- Confers with parents and school personnel to interpret test findings
- Consults with teachers and parents to explain the needs of the special education student
- Recommends to teachers and school counselors special activities geared to help the special education student
- Recommends alternative learning strategies to teachers of special education
- Helps identify all types of exceptional children within the school
- Assists with in-service training of school personnel
- Cooperates with community health and social welfare agencies
- Attends Child Study/Case Consultation meetings
- Writes a psychological report on every student who is referred to special education
- Provides individual and group counseling services to students
- Hold a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate
- Hold a master's or educational specialist degree in School Psychology
- Hold a state endorsement as a school psychologist
- Demonstrate ability to support students by cooperatively working with parents/guardians and teachers
- Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework
- Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
- Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment
- Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities
SALARY: $65,000 - $90,378.95 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience (Salary may change due to budget considerations)
BENEFITS:
Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
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CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
EEO Statement:
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
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