School Psychologist-2026-27 School Year

Staunton City & Schools•Staunton, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Staunton City Schools is seeking a qualified School Psychologist for the 2026-27 academic school year. This is a 10.5-month contract position. The School Psychologist will conduct tests, evaluate student needs and educational programs, and plan and assist in implementing programs to support student achievement and adjustment. This role involves consulting with teachers and parents regarding student needs and issues.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university.
Hold an Ed.S. Degree or equivalent from an approved program in school psychology or have otherwise qualified for DOE licensure in the State of Virginia.
Completed a school year of full-time supervised internship (12 graduate semester hours or equivalent) in an accredited school with experience at multiple age levels.
Able to provide own transportation to school-related functions, community agencies, and the homes of students, and schools throughout the division.
Frequent operation of office equipment is required.
Must possess good moral character.
Extensive knowledge of acceptable psychological testing procedures and practices is required.
Knowledge of special education laws and regulations is required.
Candidates must be knowledgeable of school law and the legal provisions related to childcare.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a team member in determining appropriate services for the children through such meetings as SST, Eligibility, IEP, etc.
Ability to work with special needs students.

Responsibilities

Provides school personnel with general knowledge regarding psychological services.
Assists in establishing and effecting procedural requirements for the assessment, eligibility, and placement of students with disabilities.
Administers individual and group psychodiagnostic evaluations and conducts observations for the assessment of intelligence/scholastic aptitude, adaptive behavior, academic achievement, emotional/personal/social adjustment, educational readiness, sensory and perceptual-motor functioning, and environmental influences.
Conducts and participates in conferences with parents, teachers, principals, and others.
Provides written reports, including recommendations plus oral interpretations to school personnel, parents, students, and others.
Consults with principals, teachers, parents, and other appropriate individuals to help provide an atmosphere conducive to academic, social, and emotional student development.
Conducts short-term individual and/or group counseling.
Refers students and parents to appropriate mental health professionals when long-term treatment is indicated.
Consults with parents and school staff to develop, implement, and evaluate functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans.
Assists school screening committees and staff in developing needed supports, interventions, and evaluations.
Participates in division-wide committees that will affect the education of children such as the Special Education Advisory Committee, the Gifted/Talented Advisory Committee, and the School Health Advisory Committee.
Provides in-service programs to school personnel and/or parents in order to upgrade skills in areas such as behavior management, parenting skills, teaching exceptional children, interpersonal relations, and disabling conditions.
Supports school counselors and other school-based staff in working with community health agencies to meet the needs of students and families.
Supervises and coordinates activities of the school psychology intern and practicum students working in the school system.
Conducts services and evaluations in a legal, ethical, and professional manner.
Assists with individual schools and/or school division in order to facilitate a coordinated response to school-level and/or division-wide crisis situations (as determined by the division-wide Crisis Plan).
Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information, while maintaining the safety and welfare for all students and staff members.
Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.