School Psychologist- 26-27 SY

About the role

The School Psychologist provides a full range of school psychological services to children ages 0–21, including assessment and intervention planning, consultation and counseling, program development and systems support. The School Psychologist also functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to determine student eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and ongoing evaluation and systems support, working directly with students, faculty, parents, administration, and the community at large. Services are delivered and all procedures are implemented in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, school policies and procedures, and evidence-based or scientifically validated practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts school-based psychological evaluations using a variety of tools and methods for specific referral questions, including formal and informal methods, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), Response to Intervention (RTI), report writing, developing recommendations, providing resources, and giving feedback to parents and consultation to school staff.
• Participates as a member of student-centered teams such as intervention planning, Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning, evaluation of interventions, pre-referral processes, FBA, and Manifestation Determinations.
• Maintains a variety of tests and other equipment needed to conduct evaluations for referral reasons, including ordering protocols, recommending the purchase of revised or new tests/tools, and maintaining security of all materials.
• Consults with teachers and administrators regarding evidence-based/scientifically validated interventions, intervention progress monitoring, special education eligibility, mental health disorders, program evaluation, and other psychological services.
• Provides crisis intervention and serves on student assistance/emergency response teams as requested.
• Maintains up-to-date, best-practice professional skills through reading current literature, attending required trainings, and actively participating in professional development.
• Completes all records, reports, and assignments promptly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Participates on CCIU, school, and school district committees as needed.
• Provides training and resources on a wide variety of psychological topics including child, family, parent, and educational issues.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor of Psychological Services.

Qualifications

• PDE Educational Specialist School Psychologist PK–12 Certification required.
• Master’s degree required.
• Current ACT 34, ACT 151, and FBI Fingerprints required upon hire.
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire).

Pay

Master’s + 30 Credits (Educational Specialist): $74,415 – $107,845 per year. Placement on salary scale is commensurate with years of experience in a relevant role.

Schedule

10-month schedule: 194 days per year, 5 days per week, 7.5 hours per day.