Pearson Full Time Virtual School Psychologist

About the position

Accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Working from home, the
School Psychologist will support students’ learning, social development, and
mental and behavioral health using problem solving, assessment and data-based
decision-making. The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct
comprehensive psychological evaluations for students. The ideal candidate will
have a strong background in assessment and diagnostics, with a focus on
identifying students' educational, emotional, social and behavioral needs. The
School Psychologist will collaborate and consult with educators, families, and
other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning
environments for all students.

Responsibilities
• Conduct thorough psychological evaluations using a variety of assessment
tools and techniques for students in grades PK-12th
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized tests to assess cognitive,
academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
• Compile detailed evaluation reports that include findings, recommendations,
and potential interventions
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to
gather relevant information, provide insights based on evaluation results,and promote effective implementation of services
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss evaluation outcomes
and contribute to the development of individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all evaluations and related
documentation
• Utilize varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for
identifying strengths and needs of individual students and the broader schoolcommunity, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progressand outcomes
• Use assessment and data collection methods and to implement and evaluate
services that support cognitive and academic skills, socialization, learning,and mental and behavioral health, including but not limited to behavioralsupports, individual and group counseling, and social skills training
• Provide effective professional services that promote effective functioning
for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics,cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts, with recognition thatan understanding and respect for diversity in development and learning andadvocacy for social justice are foundations for all aspects of servicedelivery
• Evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery and, in
collaboration with others, use various techniques and technology resourcesfor data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practicesat the individual, group, and/or systems levels
• Provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards:
engage in responsive ethical and professional decision-making; collaboratewith other professionals; and apply professional work characteristics neededfor effective practice as school psychologists, including respect for humandiversity and social justice, communication skills, effective interpersonalskills, responsibility, adaptability, initiative, dependability, andtechnology skills
• Stay current with best practices in psychological assessment and school
psychology
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements
• Accredited graduate degree program at the specialist-level or higher (A
minimum of 60 graduate semester hours of study and a 1,200-hour supervisedinternship in School Psychology, with a minimum of 600 hours in a schoolsetting)
• Current or able to obtain School Psychologist license/certificate issued for
priority Schools
• Proven experience in conducting psychological evaluations in a school
setting, virtual experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of assessment tools and techniques
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and
Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility, problem solving, consultation, and collaboration
skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for
two-step authentication.

Nice-to-haves
• National School Psychologist Certification, preferred