School Psychologist (2026-2027 School Year)

Bedford County Public Schools•Bedford, VA

About The Position

School psychologists apply intervention and diagnostic expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

Requirements

Specialist or Doctorate-level training or state equivalency eligible for reciprocal licensure.
Endorsement/licensure (or eligible for licensure) in school psychology through the Virginia Department of Education or eligible for reciprocal licensure from another state.
Must hold a valid Virginia driver’s license.
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to perform required tasks; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Responsibilities

Participates in the school’s Mental Health Support Team in order to support social-emotional learning, assess and improve school climate, implement school-wide positive behavioral supports and provide crisis prevention and intervention services.
Conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations as a part of the determination of a student’s eligibility for special education and related services and provides interpretation of results to stakeholders through eligibility meetings.
Serves as eligibility chairperson for designated meetings.
Complete all necessary documentation required for the eligibility meeting and ensure compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
Participates in student team meetings through child study, eligibility, IEP and Section 504 to interpret the multifactored evaluation data, participate in decision-making concerning appropriate educational services or program placement and support compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Monitors and completes all required assessments and report development within required timelines.
Collect and interpret student and classroom data in order to assist teachers in the practice of managing classroom and student behavior.
Assist teachers in modifying and adapting curriculum and instruction based on individual learner needs.
Facilitates or conducts individual and/or small group counseling to promote positive behaviors and mental health.
Plans and conducts relevant staff development programs for stakeholders.
Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse students' needs and encourage trauma-responsive practices.
Assist in the planning of psychological services at the district, building classroom and individual level.
Attend departmental meetings and professional conferences to continually develop performance and engage in professional growth activities.
Performs related work as required.