School Psychologist (PC 1203) for the 2026-2027 School Year

Manassas City Public Schools•Manassas, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 School Year. The role involves implementing a comprehensive service delivery model, including individual assessments of cognition, achievement, and social/emotional functioning. Responsibilities also include consultation with parents, teachers, and administrators, as well as individual and group counseling with students across all school division levels.

Requirements

Must possess or be eligible for a valid Virginia Pupil Personnel License with a School Psychologist endorsement.
Academic training in psychological assessment required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years of successful professional experience in special education within an elementary and/or a secondary school preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers psychoeducational and sociological assessments and conducts classroom observations for students referred for initial evaluations and triennial evaluations for consideration for special education and related services.
Analyzes and interprets assessment results and completes a written report for the purpose of providing recommendations and submitting the findings to the Eligibility Committee for eligibility determination.
Provides and explains the educational implications related to assessment results for teachers, parents, and other staff members in order to assist in developing appropriate interventions and making program decisions.
Participates on school-based problem solving/decision making teams, to include, Child Study, RTI, Special Education Eligibility, 504 Plans, Threat Assessment, Crisis Response/Intervention.
Participates in the FBA/BIP process to address behaviors, which impede student learning.
Consults with individual school and Division leadership in the utilization of data driven action plans which align with the Division goal to impact the achievement gap, graduation rate and allow for effective monitoring of student progress
Provides strategic individual and group counseling interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment.
Responds to and manages crises by providing leadership, direct services, and coordination with needed community services.
Provides consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustment of students.
Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of intervention programs.
Serves as a liaison between school, home and community in the service of student learning and well-being.
Coordinates and collaborates with appropriate health, welfare and other services through community organizations, social agencies, and other public and private resources for students in need.
Provides training to teachers, parents, other school staff and community agencies in methods to enhance the learning and adjustment of students.
Attends workshops, seminars, classes, and conferences to further continuing education in areas related to best practices in school psychology.
Manages out of district student cases for students within the school psychologist assigned school.
Performs other duties as required.