School Psychologist

School Year 2018-2019

Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia, is seeking a School Psychologist for the school year 2018-2019. The School Psychologist provides a variety of services to students who have been referred to the Special Education Department for assessment. 

Some of the duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Administering 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 student 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 guidance 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 that is referred to special education
• Provides individual and group counseling services to students

Qualifications:

• Hold a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate
• Hold a master’s degree in School Psychology
• Hold a state endorsement as a school psychologist
• Be able to communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues

Salary:   $57,376.83 - $91,338.24, depending on experience

FLSA: Exempt

Closing date: Open until filled