School Psychologist
Special Education Department
2026-27 School Year
Opportunities for 10 and 11-month schedules
Projected annual salary: $70,252 - $106,183 depending on education and experience.
Teach • Lead • Inspire
Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools
Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!
In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!
We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.
Who We’re Looking For
Teachers and Specialists are essential to achieving our goals of Thriving Students, Affirming and Empowering Communities, and Equitable, Transformative Resources.
Our ideal candidates are:
- Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices, and are continually growing and improving
- Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
- Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of our Equity Mission Statement
Why Work in Our Schools
Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:
- Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
- A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year for new and experienced teachers
- Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more
- The opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional
Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.
Location
Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.
The Application Process
Are you ready to join the ACPS Team and engage our learners in becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? If so, then follow these steps to apply:
STEP 1: Click Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. This will add your application to the candidate pool for this position.
STEP 2: You will receive an email invitation to complete a short online assessment to help us learn more about your strengths as an educator. Instructions will be included in the email. If you've already taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again.
STEP 3: Continue to check our Jobs page frequently as new positions are added throughout the spring and summer. You need to apply for each specific position that you are interested in. Jobs are listed chronologically by posting date, but you can search by categories or by keywords like “teacher” or “counselor”, and you can also sign up for weekly email alerts.
STEP 4: Our school principals and assistant principals will review your application and will contact you directly if they would like to schedule an interview. Time frames vary depending on the position and time of year.
Qualifications: Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in School Counseling. More information can be found on the VDOE website.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Full Job Description:
General Definition of Work:
Responsible for providing psychological services needed for students of the school division and provide crisis intervention services, perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to assess a student’s level of cognitive, academic, social/emotional, and behavioral functioning in order to assist in the identification of an educational disability;
- Prepares clearly written, comprehensive psychological reports that address the referral issues and provide practical recommendations that can be realistically implemented by school personnel and used to assist in the development of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or intervention plans;
- Provides psychoeducational consultation to teachers, counselors, administrators, other school personnel, and parents to assist with the amelioration of school-related problems;
- Provides counseling as a related service for students with an IEP and/or brief individual and/or group counseling to students needed to assist with the amelioration of school-related problems;
- Serves as a member of pre-referral intervention teams (SBIT/MTSS), as requested, and the Special Education Eligibility Committee. Serves as chairperson of certain eligibility committees, as assigned;
- Participates in other data-based decision-making school teams (IEP, Section 504, MDR, Threat Assessment, etc.), as requested;
- Maintains accurate and careful records of all psychological services provided;
- Follows federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding children's educational welfare; and serves as an advocate for students and parents;
- Maintains high professional and ethical standards as delineated in Principals for Professional Ethics (National Association of School Psychologists) and Ethical Principals of Psychologists (American Psychological Association);
- Assists, as needed, with the development and provision of in-service programs related to child behavior, child development, special programs, and preventative mental health in the school setting;
- Supervises the work of the school division's psychology interns and practicum students, as assigned;
- Serves as liaison between the schools and consulting clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and mental health agencies;
- Acts as a consultant concerning assessment approaches and instruments to be utilized in the evaluation of students by school personnel; recommends appropriate reference material;
- Serves as a member of appropriate community groups or committees as requested;
- Interprets to school division patrons the psychological services of the school system; maintains liaison with community and state organizations related to psychological services;
- Cooperates in school division follow-up and research projects to enhance the effectiveness of instructional programs for students;
- Supervises and implements procedures for School Crisis Team, if assigned;
- Attends professional workshops and conferences to refine skills and gain new competencies;
- Keeps abreast of the professional literature in order to remain alert for ways in which psychological services to students can be improved, and makes such suggestions and recommendations;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to assess, screen, and evaluate students; ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with administrative and school staff; knowledge of child growth and development; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Education and Experience:
Holds or is eligible for the Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License with an endorsement in school psychology. Must be eligible to participate in school-based Medicaid claiming by having a valid NPI number or willing to secure a NPI number upon employment.
Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts:
Conducts work typically in an office or classroom setting, with occasional walking, light lifting, or other limited physical activities. Frequent operation of a vehicle and office equipment is required. Regular and frequent contacts made at all organization levels for the purpose of developing and achieving organization goals and mission. Regular travel to school sites is required.
Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibility.
