T26/27 - INTERLUDE THERAPIST

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE position located within the Office of Special Education. The role involves providing individual and group counseling to students, creating individualized counseling goals, assisting in developing behavioral interventions, communicating with students, staff, and families, and managing records using basic technology skills.

Requirements

• Experience working as a therapist in public school system or pediatric clinical setting.
• Experience working directly with students K -- 12.
• Knowledge of the resources and programs of the Arlington Public Schools and the local community.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws (e.g., IDEA, Section 504).
• Experience with program planning for students and families.
• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Licensure as a clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or professional counselor.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.
• Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students based on extensive knowledge of evidence-based counseling theories and techniques, to include cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.
• Create individualized, data-driven counseling goals to support school success, based on knowledge of child development and psychopathology.
• Assist in developing positive behavioral interventions and supports to be implemented in the classroom.
• Communicate orally and in writing with students, staff, and families using excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Manage records and written communication using basic technology skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Google Docs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed