Pearson Full Time Virtual School Psychologist

Company Summary At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re‑examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.

Job Details 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.

Position Summary 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.

Primary 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 school community, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progress and outcomes

Use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support cognitive and academic skills, socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including but not limited to behavioral supports, 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 that an understanding and respect for diversity in development and learning and advocacy for social justice are foundations for all aspects of service delivery

Evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery and, in collaboration with others, use various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at the individual, group, and/or systems levels

Provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards: engage in responsive ethical and professional decision‑making; collaborate with other professionals; and apply professional work characteristics needed for effective practice as school psychologists, including respect for human diversity and social justice, communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, responsibility, adaptability, initiative, dependability, and technology skills

Stay current with best practices in psychological assessment and school psychology

Other duties as assigned

Flexible Work Environment Pearson is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions. Employees are required to have suitable home office setup that meets privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.

Company Equipment

Laptop

2nd monitor

Headset

Webcam

School Psychologist Assessment Library

Employee Equipment

Mouse (required)

Keyboard (required)

Requirements

Accredited graduate degree program at the specialist-level or higher (minimum of 60 graduate semester hours and a 1,200‑hour supervised internship in School Psychology, with at least 600 hours in a school setting)

Current or able to obtain a School Psychologist license/certificate issued for priority Schools

National School Psychologist Certification preferred

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 a fast‑paced environment

Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two‑step authentication

Capabilities

Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate, building strong relationships with students and using them to improve their experience and outcomes

Communication – A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate

Collaborative – Models collaboration, solves problems with peers, builds trust

Accountable – Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates ownership regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and exploiting new opportunities

Behaviors

High level of integrity and transparency

High degree of flexibility

Positive attitude

Evidence of a strong work ethic

Demonstrated team player

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