School Psychologist and Child Clinical Psychologist (SY 2026-2027)

School Psychologist and Child Clinical Psychologist (SY 2026-2027) Loudoun County Public Schools Psychologists Office - Ashburn, Virginia This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5577641

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Mar 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Job Overview The School Psychologist provides a broad array of psychological services including assessment, consultation, prevention, and intervention, consistent with best practices and in accordance with policies and regulations of the School Board. Roles and Responsibilities The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate. Conducts psychological evaluations to assess children's cognitive, social/emotional, and behavioral functioning and their educational needs. Writes comprehensive psychological reports and holds parent conferences to discuss results. Attends eligibility meetings to assist in the determination that a child has a disability and needs special education services. Participates as an active member of multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., Intervention Team(s), Referral Review Team, Return to Learn Team, Unified Mental Health Team) to support school-based interventions for students. Provides mental health counseling services to students. Leads suicide prevention programs (i.e., Signs of Suicide presentations for students, Sources of Strength, gatekeeper training); supports universal mental health and social-emotional learning initiatives. Assists in conducting threat assessments and suicide screenings; assists with Restorative Practices conferences. Provides crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents. Consults and collaborates with school administration, instructional staff, parents, and students regarding the individual behavioral, educational, and academic needs of students. Assists in the implementation and provides coaching for the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and provides Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) consultative services. Provides workshops and trainings for school staff and administrators. Leads or participates in program initiatives and updates while school is not in session (i.e., summer months) to support best practices in school psychological services. Qualifications Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable. Education Specialist or doctoral degree in School Psychology or a related discipline in child psychology. Experience Successful experience that demonstrates a high level of reliability, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and good judgment in professional matters Experience working effectively with licensed and non-licensed staff, parents, and other community stakeholders Licenses and Certifications Holds or eligible for a Virginia Pupil Personnel License with an endorsement in School Psychology. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong oral and written communication abilities and productive time management skills. Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues. Bilingual skills in Spanish. Physical Requirements The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reports to: Supervisor, Psychological Services

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Months/Days/Hours:

11 months/ 208 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level:

Scale C/Auxiliary Level 3

Salary Scale:

https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range:

$72,062-$134,554

Remote Work Eligible:

No

Collective Bargaining Unit:

Certified Position Type:

Full-Time