T26/27 School Psychologist (Student Services)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

About The Position

THIS IS A 1.0 FTE. RESPONSIBILITIES: Extensive knowledge of psychological instruments. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with a multi-ethnic population. Must have effective writing skills. Good knowledge of Office of Student Services functions. Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. Ability to meet monitor and meet deadlines. Technology skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point). Ability to work effectively with staff and parents from various cultural backgrounds. 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: Experience working as a School Psychologist. Experience working directly with students Pre-K-12. Counseling experience. Experience with program planning for students and families. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure. Licensure as a school psychologist. Knowledge of Special Education laws of Virginia. 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 Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability

Requirements

Experience working as a School Psychologist
Experience working directly with students Pre-K-12
Counseling experience
Experience with program planning for students and families
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure
Licensure as a school psychologist
Knowledge of Special Education laws of Virginia

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

Extensive knowledge of psychological instruments
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a multi-ethnic population
Must have effective writing skills
Good knowledge of Office of Student Services functions
Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
Ability to meet monitor and meet deadlines
Technology skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)
Ability to work effectively with staff and parents from various cultural backgrounds
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)