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About James Madison University

Mission

We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. 

Vision

To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. 

Who We Are

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information

The Department of Psychology at James Madison University offers the BS and BA degree in General Psychology, a program of study with a curricular focus on the science of Psychology. Our curriculum offers numerous opportunities for employment in the private and public sector as well as a pathway to professional schools and graduate study in a wide range of programs (e.g., psychological sciences, clinical psychology, social work, counseling, medicine, law, optometry, pharmacy, nursing). The Department of Psychology is a growing department with a dynamic vision for learning at a nationally and internationally prominent institution which has recently transitioned to R2 status and is engaging in a comprehensive plan to address diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) is working to identify and dismantle racist and discriminatory policies, practices, and processes while advancing inclusive excellence and promoting a CHBS culture in which every member can flourish. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment towards building equitable and inclusive environments. Join us in achieving our goal of continuing to grow as a diverse college and department that embodies an atmosphere of belonging.

We invite applications for a non-renewable term assistant professor in a 10-month appointment beginning Fall 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a one-year teaching position. Teaching responsibility will include some combination of: courses that meet our sociocultural requirement; Abnormal, Counseling, and/or Clinical Psychology; General Education courses (Introduction to Psychology and/or Lifespan Human Development); methodology courses; and/or upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise/specialty. The area of specialty is open. Successful candidates will be welcome to participate in scholarly activities and service, although these are not expectations of the position.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD or PsyD in any area of psychology from an APA-accredited program appropriate to the courses they will be teaching. Teaching experience is preferred.

Candidates must possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates must also demonstrate an appreciation for the preparation of undergraduate students for employment, graduate education (e.g., counseling, clinical psychology, neuroscience, and other research psychology disciplines) or professional programs (e.g., optometry, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy).

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Date

04/21/2023

Beginning Review Date

05/22/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

08/01/2023

Job Title

School Psychologist - 2022-23

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

HCPS - Psychological Services

About Us

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program.  Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA.  We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Our Mission:

Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

General Statement of Duties

Provides psycho-educational support for students who attend a particular school location which is to be determined. Provides direct service to students who have academic and social difficulties in the traditional school setting, as well as direct service to students who struggle with significant behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health issues. Incumbent works collaboratively with building administration, school staff, and assigned school social worker to meet the social-emotional and academic needs of students. Familiarity with education law and special education regulations preferred.  Knowledge of available community resources preferred.  Flexibility is required to work with diversity of individuals in a variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes.  Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. 

Essential Duties

• Serves on various school-based student assistance committees
• Provides school faculty training on positive behavior supports; warning signs for students at-risk for serious emotional behavior
• Conducts functional behavior assessments
• Provides group counseling targeting behavioral intervention strategies
• Serves on school safety and crisis team
• Conducts assessments of students experiencing academic and social adjustment problems in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations for exceptional education services.
• Complete psycho-educational evaluations and other assessments in compliance with mandated timelines.
• Collaborates with teachers, school social worker, administrators, and other school personnel to provide research-based strategies, intervention and progress monitoring to address academic and behavioral needs of students.
• Performs structured observations of students in the school setting to resolve problems with learning and/or behavior.
• Consults with teachers, administrators and other school personnel to help them better understand and work with individual behavior.
• Develops and implements targeted behavior strategies/interventions to support student emotional needs and improve behavior and academic achievement.
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• Completes student risk assessments.
• Serves as member or school-based student assistance teams; special education eligibility committees and on school safety and crisis intervention teams. 
• Provides individual and/or group counseling for students including anger management and crisis intervention services that include grief counseling and debriefing for students and school staff.
• Creates individual treatment plans.
• Provides case management services to implement a comprehensive student service plan at school, home, and in the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development, both normal and abnormal, and of curriculum and instructional practices including behavior management are required.  Must be knowledgeable and abide by the ethical standards of NASP. Highly developed counseling skills for crisis and non-crisis situations and a broad background in psychological/educational testing, test interpretation, and application to behavioral and instructional strategies are also required.  Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to meet the diverse needs of our school community.  Skills in managing time and appropriate resources.

Must hold or be eligible for a valid license issued by the Department of Education with an endorsement in school psychology. 

School psychologists must meet requirements established by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for administration of tests. 

Additional Information

Contract lengths and minimum salaries vary: 

231 day - $58,453.81

239 day - $60,478.19

260 day - $65,792.17

How To Apply

To be considered for the listed vacancy, please mail, fax, or hand-deliver three (3) references

https://henricoschools.us/wp-content/uploads/References.pdf , college transcripts, and a copy of your teaching license to show school psychologist endorsement to:

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P.O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Rd

Henrico, VA 23223-0420

Fax (804) 652-3763