Job Title:SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
($7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS)
Grade/ Terms of Employment:14/11-Month contract
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Date:JUNE 29, 2021 (UPDATED)
Closing Date:Open until filled
Work Location:Schools

Job Summary

Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services to the students of Petersburg City Public Schools. The School Psychologist supports Petersburg students, staff, families and general community by administering diagnostic psychological tests and making service recommendations, conducting individual and group counseling, providing consultation services to staff and parents, and promoting improved student learning and behavioral outcomes. Reports to Director of Exceptional Education.

Qualification Requirements

Master's degree in School Psychology with experience in the full range of skills required to deliver the services of school psychology. Commonwealth of Virginia Pupil Personnel License, with endorsement in School Psychology. Relevant knowledge of psychological theory and current evidenced-based practices with the ability to apply skills and knowledge to meet the needs and requirements of the public school system. Mastery of psycho-educational assessment and testing tools, methods and procedures. Ability to analyze results and make professionally sound recommendations based on those results. Ability to conduct and interpret psychological assessments, present findings to school staff, parents, and other professionals in the field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, school personnel, program stakeholders, and the community. Ability to plan, organize, implement, assess and modify activities/goals of assignments, and lead and participate in all relevant activities. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written formats. Must have experience and knowledge in professional development procedures. Must have ability to work independently, as well as, collaboratively with a transition team. Must be able to effectively handle multiple assignments efficiently under minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities. Must have experience with computers to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet/Intranet, and email applications.

Essential Functions: (May not include all duties performed)

?Performs comprehensive individual psycho-educational assessments of students, administering and providing interpretation of the results of psychological test batteries which may include tests of intelligence, personality, perception, social/emotional, adaptive functioning and achievement
?Prepares psychological reports outlining findings, their probable causes, and recommended remedial measures such as curricular adjustments, special learning materials, environmental improvements, class placements, behavior modification programs, and referral to outside agencies
?Participates in child study meetings and Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings, presenting required data to local screening, disciplinary, and eligibility committees
?Participates in Manifestation Determination Review meetings, Threat Assessment team meetings, and other team meetings addressing student behavior, discipline, and related matters
?Provides direct student interventions, including targeted counseling, as documented in the student's or with written parental permission
?Maintains accurate and careful records of all services provided
?Maintains current, valid test instruments, including necessary research, training, purchasing, maintenance, and purging of outdated instruments and materials, in accordance with best practices
?Collaborates with teachers, administrators, community groups, agency staff, or advisory groups as required to support student achievement and school division success
?Provides and/or coordinates specialized training/workshops to staff that support students' academic and behavioral growth, in conjunction with the schools'/division's goals
?Assesses and evaluates instructional and behavioral program effectiveness
?Maintains and reports program data to relevant stakeholders
?Performs other duties as assigned
?Individual counseling and problem-solving based on a student's Social and Emotional needs
?Advocacy for student access to school- and community-based services and instruction by ensuring parents have access to mental health resources for their child to return to the public schools by providing outside resources and meeting with school teams on the difference of mental health and an educational disability.
?The individual will participate with the division Trauma Leadership Team
?The individual will participate with the division Social and Emotional Learning Team
?The individual will participate with the division Virginia Tier System of Support
?The individual will be required to do monthly Medicaid Billing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

?Thorough knowledge of federal and state mandates and local procedures and regulations relating to special education programs.
?Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
?Ability to effectively relate with persons from a diverse social and economic background.
?Skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment.
?Ability to collaborate effectively with other school personnel, parents and community agencies.
?Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents.
?Ability to travel frequently to and from schools/agencies within and without division.

Physical Requirements

?Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both orally and in written form.
?This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
?Work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting.
?Work has standard vision requirements.
?Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
?Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
?Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
?Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and Bodily fluids.
?Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Petersburg City Public School Board's policy manual.

Benefits:
This position is eligible for benefits.

Terms of Employment:
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Details:
All qualified candidates must submit the following by the closing date of this announcement:

1. Completed online application.
2. Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
3. Must provide three (3) professional reference forms/letters.
4. All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded is received and accurate.

How to Apply:

If you wish to apply for this position, click the Apply Online Button below.

If you are unable to load supporting documentation to the on-line system, please submit your entire package to PCPSAPPLICATIONS@PETERSBURG.K12.VA.US. You must place the position title in the subject box.

Petersburg City Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.