Psychometrist (TEA)

Virginia Beach Public School•Virginia Beach, VA

50d•$28

About The Position

Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to aid in identifying needs and supports for students. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school personnel to identify remediation strategies; address mental health issues; assess, identify, and work with students with disabilities or gifted and talented students; and improve teaching and learning strategies for all students. Collaborate with outside agencies as needed. Assist in facilitating the needs of students and the school district including evaluation, consultation, threat and risk assessment, and consultation with outside agencies. Maintain case records on all referred students.

Requirements

Knowledge of psychological theory and practice including assessment and test theory, diagnostic categories, personality assessment, learning disabilities, and statistics; knowledge of and adherence to legal procedures as contained in local, state, and federal policies governing special education, including IDEA laws and guidelines; knowledge of and adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists; knowledge of counseling techniques, behavioral management techniques, classroom instructional interventions, and parent training strategies.
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, supervised by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist or a Licensed School Psychologist, who is licensed through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health Professions, Board of Psychology.
Experience working with children and adolescents in school, clinic, or hospital setting.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

Serve on student support teams and special education committees at each school in the division.
Conduct individual child evaluations designed to identify strengths and weaknesses that can be used to develop effective interventions.
Select, administer, analyze, and interpret results of psychological and psychoeducational assessment procedures.
Analyze and interpret assessment data using statistical techniques, knowledge of instruments and understanding of disabling conditions.
Integrate findings into systematic case formulations and plan for intervention through written reports and oral presentation of results.
Consult with school personnel (teachers, administrators, special education staff), parents and outside agencies to identify and develop interventions that address the academic, behavioral, and/or social/emotional needs of students.
Recommend instructional accommodations for both regular and special education students through 504 plans, IEP's, and Student Support.
Provide teachers and parents with information about appropriate developmental tasks and expectancies in cognitive, social, communication, physical and self-help areas.
Make appropriate student referrals to specialist and/or community agencies.
Perform other duties as required.