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School Psychologist - General Pool (2022-2023 SY)

Employer
Alexandria City Public Schools
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Closing date
Jan 23, 2023

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Industry
Education
Function
School and Teaching
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Job Description: The Psychologist measures and interprets the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social, and emotional development of children; interprets results of psychological studies; interprets and applies state and federal codes, and develops strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students. This job reports to the Lead Psychologist.

Qualifications:
  • Education: Master's degree in job-related area.
  • Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license with an endorsement in School Psychology, or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Experience: Job-related experience within the specialized field is required.

Essential Functions:
  • Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments to measure the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determine eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment to determine student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
  • Communicates with students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel to evaluate situations, solve problems, and/or resolve conflicts.
  • Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, nurses, probation officers, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) to produce a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
  • Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals to provide requested information, develop plans for services, and/or make recommendations.
  • Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service, and mental health services to determine appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
  • Counsels students, parents, and guardians to enhance student success in school.
  • Develops behavior plans, curriculum modifications, etc. to implement treatment programs.
  • Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. to meet curriculum guidelines and/or ensure that state mandates are achieved.
  • Implements school-wide program development and program evaluation (e.g. crisis intervention services, etc.) to ensure effective programs assist children who experience physical, mental, social, or emotional difficulties.
  • Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students and assists students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
  • Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
  • Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. extension requests, correspondence, memos, behavior plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, Psych Ed
  • Summary, Psych Report, etc.) to document activities, provide written reference, and/or convey information.
  • Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
  • Supervises interns, practicum students, and others to monitor performance, provide for professional growth and achieve overall objectives of the school's curriculum.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Clearances:
  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance
  • Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
  • Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Primary Location:
Division-Wide
Salary Range:
Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale (http://www.acps.k12.va.us/hr/compensation/)
Shift Type:
Full-Time

Company

Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups. They are economically diverse, but all are rich in that the residents of Alexandria are dedicated to ensuring that each and every one of them achieves success.

The children of Alexandria have benefited significantly from the strong support of City Council and the Alexandria community over the years. Tremendous gains have been made in student achievement and ACPS continues to be in the forefront of technology integration.

T.C. Williams High School is on the cutting edge, both inside and out. The award-winning building features numerous environmentally sound features, such as a 450,000-gallon underground cistern that collects and stores rainwater for building use, and a rooftop garden that provides stormwater management. The redesigned educational program at T.C. consists of smaller learning communities designed to increase academic achievement and the level of student engagement. Students feel more connected to caring adults, and teachers have more opportunity to know and support their students.

The City of Alexandria was recently named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People by America's Promise, partly because of the quality of our schools and programs. A recent City survey indicates that the number of people who made the decision to live in Alexandria based on the quality of the schools has increased since 2004. We have many reasons to celebrate. ACPS is truly an urban success!

Company info
Location
2000 N Beauregard St
Alexandria
VA
22314
US

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