School Psychologist | Portsmouth, Virginia

Portsmouth,VA 11 days ago

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Category Schools - School Psychologist
Job Type Contract

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity as an on-site school psychologist, serving throughout the full 26/27 academic year near Portsmouth, VA. This dynamic position offers the chance to positively impact students’ lives while collaborating with educational diagnosticians, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams—all within a district committed to supporting professional growth and fostering collaboration.

You’ll be scheduled for 40 hours per week, working across 2-3 sites based on caseload needs, and every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred age groups or student populations. The district typically staffs seven psychologists and offers a balanced workload with opportunities for meaningful connection with your peers.

What we’re seeking:

  • Hold or are eligible for state licensure/certification as a school psychologist
  • Experience in school settings preferred
  • Skilled in cognitive assessments, rating scales, and classroom observations
  • Comfortable guiding and interpreting eligibility processes and meeting with interdisciplinary teams
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
  • Adaptability across multiple sites and varying caseloads
  • Commitment to providing student-centered, data-driven interventions

Your impact and daily responsibilities:

  • Partner with educational diagnosticians on assessment and achievement testing
  • Interpret eligibility and support school teams through processes and criteria worksheets
  • Conduct student evaluations, including cognitive testing and behavioral assessments
  • Participate in child study, re-evaluations, eligibility, and manifestation determination meetings
  • Contribute expertise during IEP and eligibility meetings
  • Collaborate with related service providers, social workers, ed diags, and school teams

Perks and benefits include competitive hourly and weekly pay, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401K matching, dedicated recruiter support throughout your contract, and a high possibility of renewal.

Bring your expertise to a district that values your role. Take the next step in your school psychology career by applying today!

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

  • Competitive Salary
  • Weekly Paycheck
  • Matching 401(k) Plan
  • Extensive Medical Coverage
  • Licensing Assistance
  • Custom Housing
  • Travel Assistance
  • Professional Development Reimbursement