Virtual School Psychologist

About The Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Virtual School Psychologists. ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) serving students across the United States in brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid school settings. We focus on improving academic outcomes of students regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic factors.

• Conduct virtual psycho educational evaluations for students K through 12 according to federal, state, and school guidelines
• Familiarity with evaluation tools
• Complete Initial Evaluation and Re-evaluations
• Complete Assessment Plans, RORs/REEDs, and FBAs
• Provide virtual administration of cognitive and achievement assessments following best practice tele-assessment standards
• Conduct other portions of the evaluation, including interviews and virtual observations, adaptive behavior, social/emotional behavior, and executive functioning assessments
• Integrate assessment results into a comprehensive evaluation report and submit paperwork as needed
• Present evaluation findings at ETR meetings and collaborate with school teams regarding eligibility determination
• Excellent knowledge of principles and evidence-based practices
• Participating in training and meetings as needed
• Attend ETR/RETR meetings to discuss results of assessments
• Maintain case rosters for all school psychologists
• Participate as a member of the MTSS/RTI
• Hold reoccurring meetings with each school psychologist to ensure compliancy
• Plan and hold professional development and training for staff
• Supervise a team of school psychologists
• School Psychologist will be working approximately 80% remotely and 20% in person within our Columbus schools

• Master’s Degree or Ed.S degree
• Professional Ohio School Psychologist License
• Proficiency with computers and online documentation skills
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality
• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
• Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated
• Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 100+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorize rs, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $80,000 – $95,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term…