School-Based Psychologist

Job Title: School-Based Psychologist
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
Location: Warrenton, VA
School District: Fauquier County Public Schools
Job Type: Full-time
Rate: $72-75 W2 per hour (All Direct and Indirect Time Paid Equally)

Strides offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds additional compensation! Please see below for further details!

Referral Bonus: $500 referral bonus for each employee referred

About the Company:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of educational and therapeutic services, dedicated to enhancing the lives of students through high-quality support and intervention.

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School Psychologist to join our team in Fauquier County Public Schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic, social, and emotional success within the school setting.

Job Description:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is partnering with Fauquier County Public Schools to find a dedicated School Psychologist to join their team.

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.

Additional Details:

Expected Hours: 7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per week
Workplace Setting: In-person school with openings across the district (elementary, middle school, high school)
Number of Hires: Multiple

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and assessments to determine students' cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Determine eligibility for special education services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and contribute to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and related service providers.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and social-emotional support as needed.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor student progress and inform instructional strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete reports in a timely manner.
• Stay current with best practices and developments in school psychology.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program
• Valid Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) School Psychologist license/endorsement, or eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure before employment.
• Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting.
• Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
• Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
• Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution towards monthly premium for qualifying plans
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• State Licensure Reimbursement
• National Certification Stipend
• CEU Platform Reimbursement
• Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Dedicated Educational Services Manager for 1:1 support (also a part-time benefit)
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details.

EMAIL:

danamorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com

PHONE: 443-247-5517