Virtual School Psychologist - New Mexico

Qualifications

• Master’s, Specialist (Ed.S.), or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved or accredited institution
• Active Level 1, 2, or 3 School Psychologist License issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) (or eligibility)
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience (school-based and/or virtual evaluations preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in administering, scoring, and interpreting virtual standardized cognitive, academic, and behavioral assessments
• In-depth familiarity with New Mexico Technical Evaluation and Assessment Manual (NM TEAM) guidelines, Multidisciplinary Team processes, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Excellent clinical diagnostic, report writing, and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Comfortable navigating telepractice assessment tools (e.g., Q-interactive/Q-global), digital IEP platforms, and remote conferencing software

Key Responsibilities
Psychoeducational Assessment & Diagnostics
• Conduct and interpret comprehensive virtual psychoeducational evaluations to determine special education eligibility across disability categories in alignment with NM TEAM criteria
• Evaluate cognitive functioning, academic processing, social-emotional development, executive functioning, and adaptive behavior using valid digital instruments
• Synthesize assessment findings into comprehensive, legally defensible multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluation reports with actionable, evidence-based recommendations
• Coordinate and lead initial evaluations, three-year re-evaluations, and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)

IEP Collaboration & Team Consultation
• Participate actively in virtual Multidisciplinary Team and IEP committee meetings, presenting assessment findings clearly to educators, administrators, and families
• Consult with general and special education teachers to develop targeted classroom accommodations, Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs), and tiered academic/behavioral supports
• Partner with school social workers, counselors, and related service teams to coordinate crisis response and social-emotional interventions

Compliance & Caseload Coordination
• Manage evaluation caseload timelines strictly adhering to NMPED special education procedural regulations and IDEA mandates
• Maintain precise, confidential, and compliant documentation within district student information and IEP systems
• Ensure all Prior Written Notices (PWNs), parent consent documentation, and evaluation components are completed within statutory deadlines

Technology & Virtual Delivery
• Conduct secure, standardized telepractice assessment sessions via high-definition virtual platforms
• Coordinate with onsite school proctors, facilitators, and families to verify appropriate testing environments, hardware configuration, and test security
• Utilize remote record reviews, virtual teacher and parent rating scales, and digital observation techniques

Benefits of Role
• 1099 Independent Contractor Status
• Available for FT or PT schedules
• Compensation for both Direct & Indirect Service Hours (including evaluation administration, scoring, report writing, and meetings)
• Competitive Hourly Pay Rates
• Flexibility with schedule and working 100% from home

For additional information, please contact Charlie Harper, Account Executive @ Procare Therapy and VocoVision!
📍 (678) 538-6734
📍 [email protected]