Job Title: School-Based Psychologist
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
About Us:
Join a dynamic, women-owned and operated, therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering professionals, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally, and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.
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Responsibilities: conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs.
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Collaborate with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
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Provide counseling and interventions to support students' emotional and mental health needs.
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Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic and behavioral challenges.
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Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes.
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Promote positive mental health through prevention programs, crisis intervention, and school-wide initiatives.
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Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Additional Details: In person only
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Must reside within 45 minutes of the school district
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Certification as a School Psychologist by Virginia Department of Education
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Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation
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Experience with positive behavior support and with universal strategies on how to support students with behavioral concerns
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Experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of assessments
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Knowledge of Special Education Law as outlined within the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)
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Proven ability to develop modifications and accommodations for the general education curriculum
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Experience and training in administering and interpreting psychological evaluations within an educational setting
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Proven track record of the ability to develop and maintain positive, approachable and acceptable relationships with school staff, parents, building administrators and the community agencies
Location: Warrenton, VA
Requirements: Valid Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) School Psychologist license/endorsement, or eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure before employment.
Expected Hours per week: 7.5 hours a day; 37.5
Essential Duties and Responsibilities not limited to:
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Conducts extensive psychological evaluations of students
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Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning
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Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
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Support effective individualized instruction
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Collects data and provides systematic observations for students experiencing challenges in the school setting.
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Make referrals and participate in the coordination of community support services
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Member of school support teams
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Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the advent a situation is warranted
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Stays current on new developments in the field of education
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All other duties assigned
Qualifications:
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Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program
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Valid state license or state department of education certification (as needed) as a School Psychologist. (if applicable)
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Educator Certificate (if applicable)
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Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting.
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Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
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Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques.
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
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Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
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Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
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Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs
Full-time Benefits Include:
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Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution
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401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
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Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
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State Licensure Reimbursement
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National Certification Stipend
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Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
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Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit)
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Employee Assistance program (also a part-time benefit)
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Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
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Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
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Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
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Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)
Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: [email protected] / Phone: 443-247-5517
If you're a motivated School-Based Psychologist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
