Job Description:School Psychologist Long-Term SubstituteSpecial Education Deptartment2025-26 School YearTeach • Lead • InspireBe an educator in Albemarle County Public SchoolsAre 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 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 ForTeachers 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

model in support of our Equity Mission StatementWhy Work in Our SchoolsHere 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,

integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists

A wide range of

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 to learn more about our and our . You can read the full job description .LocationSituated around beautiful – 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 ProcessClick Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. This will add your application to the candidate pool for this position.Qualifications: Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in to be a school psychologist. More information can be found on the .Questions? EmailFull 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.