Interlude Therapist

JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 08/20/2024 POSTING NUMBER: T24/25-755.00.1 LOCATION: Special Education Dept. POSITION TITLE: Interlude TherapistJOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a 1.0 FTE located in the

Department of Teaching and Learning, in the Office of Special Education & Student Services.RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide individual and group counseling to students based on extensive knowledge of evidence-based counseling theories and techniques, to include cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.Create individualized, data-driven counseling goals to support school success, based on knowledge of child development and psychopathology.Assist in developing positive behavioral interventions and supports to be implemented in the classroom.Communicate orally and in writing with students, staff, and families using excellent oral and written communication skills.Manage records and written communication using basic technology skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Google Docs).

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working as a therapist in public school system or pediatric clinical setting.Experience working directly with students K -- 12.Knowledge of the resources and programs of the Arlington Public Schools and the local community.Knowledge of state and federal laws (e.g., IDEA, Section 504).Experience with program planning for students and families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.Licensure as a clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or professional counselor.Bilingual preferred.Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

CONTACT INFORMATION:If you would like to apply to this position please follow these steps.1. Log into your application and select the appropriate application (Current APS employees interested in transferring must select the

Employee Transfer Application .) If you are a new online application user, please register with the online system, then proceed to

Step 2 .2. Login to your application, select the appropriate application, click the

Start Application

button at the bottom of the page.3. Click the

Continue/Save

button at the bottom of each web page until you reach the

Employment Openings

page of the application.4. On the

Employment Openings

page, click the

Add Job

button.5. Select the position you would like to apply for from the drop down list.6. Click the

Add Another

button to add a different position to your application or if you have finished click the Continue button and proceed to

Step 7 .7. Once you have finished selecting the job(s) click the

Continue

button at the bottom of each web page and submit the application. (You will need to complete the

Applicant Testimony and Applicant's Authorization Statement

every time you re-submit your application.)8. Click the

Submit

button on the left.9. Click the

Submit Application

button to finish applying for an APS position(s).10. Please

do not contact

the schools regarding job openings.

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

I t is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability."APPLY TO: Please follow the instructions above. SALARY:Salary will be based on the FY2024-25 salary scheduleDAYS: