Job Title
JOB FAIR - School Psychologist for the 2024-25 school year
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
HCPS - Psychological Services
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission:
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties
Provides psycho-educational support for students who attend a particular school location which is to be determined. Provides direct service to students who have academic and social difficulties in the traditional school setting, as well as direct service to students who struggle with significant behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health issues. Incumbent works collaboratively with building administration, school staff, and assigned school social worker to meet the social-emotional and academic needs of students. Familiarity with education law and special education regulations preferred. Knowledge of available community resources preferred. Flexibility is required to work with diversity of individuals in a variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
Essential Duties
- Provides school faculty training on positive behavior supports; warning signs for students at-risk for serious emotional behavior[1] [2]
- Reviews data collection tools and data for functional behavior assessments
- Provides individual and group counseling to address social skills, emotions, and behaviors that impact education
- Serves on school safety and crisis team
- Complete psycho-educational evaluations and other assessments in compliance with mandated timelines.
- Collaborates with teachers, school social worker, administrators, and other school personnel to provide research-based strategies, intervention and progress monitoring to address academic and behavioral needs of students.
- Performs structured observations of students in the school setting to provide data on learning and/or behavior.
- Consults with teachers, administrators and other school personnel to help them better understand and work with individual behavior.
- Develops and implements targeted behavior strategies/interventions to support student emotional needs and improve behavior and academic achievement.
- Completes school-based mental health assessments.
- Serves as member or school-based student assistance teams; special education eligibility committees and on school safety and crisis intervention teams.
- No, we do not provide case management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.
Extensive knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development, both normal and abnormal, and of curriculum and instructional practices including behavior management are required. Must be knowledgeable and abide by the ethical standards of NASP. Highly developed counseling skills for crisis and non-crisis situations and a broad background in psychological/educational testing, test interpretation, and application to behavioral and instructional strategies are also required. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to meet the diverse needs of our school community. Skills in managing time and appropriate resources.
Must hold or be eligible for a valid license issued by the Department of Education with an endorsement in school psychology.
School psychologists must meet requirements established by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for administration of tests.
Additional Information
Contract lengths and minimum salaries vary:
231 day - $63,247
239 day - $65,437
260 day - $71,187
The annual salaries quoted are based upon the 2023-24 adopted financial plan. The annual salary for the 2024-25 school year will be determined once the 2024-25 financial plan is adopted in the spring of 2024. Annual salaries are prorated based upon the actual work begin date.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
- Resume,
- College Transcripts or VDOE license
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail them to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary
57564
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home