School Psychologist

Location Not Listed - Christiansburg, Virginia (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5421903

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 01, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary (listed above): $65,000 to $90,379 Per Year

Job Requirements: Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Categories: Student Services >
Psychologist

School Psychologist

School Year

Assignments and Locations to be determined

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for school psychologist positions that may
become available within our division for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

Please note this is a "continuous recruit posting" to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location/job be posted, you may also be required to apply to that posting.

The School Psychologist's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administers a variety of psychological evaluations to students to aid in determining eligibility for Special Education services
• Determines the test(s) to be given to the students on an as-needed basis with respect to the referral (e.g. behavioral problems, emotional problems, learning disabilities)
• Assists in conducting re-evaluations of special education students when requested
• Confers with parents and school personnel to interpret test findings
• Consults with teachers and parents to explain the needs of the special education student
• Recommends to teachers and school counselors special activities geared to help the special education student
• Recommends alternative learning strategies to teachers of special education
• Helps identify all types of exceptional children within the school
• Assists with in-service training of school personnel
• Cooperates with community health and social welfare agencies
• Attends Child Study/Case Consultation meetings
• Writes a psychological report on every student who is referred to special education
• Provides individual and group counseling services to students

• Hold a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate
• Hold a master’s or educational specialist degree in School Psychology
• Hold a state endorsement as a school psychologist
• Demonstrate ability to support students by cooperatively working with parents/guardians and teachers
• Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework
• Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
• Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: $65,000 – $90,378.95 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience (Salary may change due to  budget considerations)

• Anthem Medical Plans – Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
• Ameritas Vision Plan – Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
• Delta Dental Plan – FREE;
  Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
• Carilion EAP – FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
• Generous Employee Leave Benefits – MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and…