School Psychologist

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School Psychologist
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• Position performs specialized psychological work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student's sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families.

• Grant funded sign on bonus of $15,000.

• Must possess a Master s degree and be eligible for a Virginia License as a school psychologist.
• Must possess the ability to synthesize and interpret diagnostic and assessment data.
• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, substance abuse education, tests and measurements, and crisis management.
• Must possess the ability to practically apply assessment, counseling, interviewing, and crisis intervention skills.
• Must possess the ability to work cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Must possess excellent communication and time management skills.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members, and others.

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education

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