About this role
School Psychologist - Hourly
Summary: Provides the full range of psychological services to schools and centers or to a diagnostic unit; systematically collects, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets information necessary to guide services such as consultation, counseling, behavioral assessment and intervention planning, and psychological evaluation in the educational setting.
Qualifications: Required
• Master's degree from an approved program in school psychology, or a program deemed equivalent by the Virginia Department of Education review, consisting of 60 graduate semester hours, plus a one-year internship as prescribed by the college awarding the degree. • Placement in a particular setting or model determined by experience with a specific student population. • Must hold or be eligible for a license issued by the Virginia Department of Education with endorsement in school psychology. • Knowledge of and commitment to the highest standards of ethical and effective practice. • Knowledge of psychological theory and practice as applied to the behavior and development of children and young adults. • Ability to apply knowledge to the needs and requirements of a public school system. • Ability to perform and guide data collection and analysis to ensure effective services and to measure outcomes. • Ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of students, teachers, and families. • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with other professionals within the school and the community. • Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting. • Analytic ability and adaptability to changing needs. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to write comprehensive reports and interpret findings to families.