School Psychologist

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and reevaluations using psychometric assessments
• Facilitate and participate in Manifestation Determination meetings
• Identify and help provide solutions for student needs in order to maximize student achievement
• Provide counseling and instructional support for students managing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges
• Help promote campus-wide initiatives that support overall wellness through the implementation of strong communication skills, problem-solving, anger management, self-regulation, etc.
• Consult with other district personnel (Principals, Social Workers, Learning Disabilities Consultants, Counselors, Teachers, etc.) regarding students' behaviors and needs
• Absorb and provide behavioral interventions, functional behavior assessments, and create behavioral intervention plans
• Review all student records and skill areas, conferring with classroom teachers and observing students in the classroom setting as per mandate
• Consult with teachers to provide behavioral interventions, functional behavior assessments, and create behavioral intervention plans
• Consult with parents concerning counseling/behavioral needs, pre-referral intervention, special class placement, referral to outside agencies for students
• Assist classroom teachers and principals in identifying needs through observation, assessment, and development of Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Maintain all records for students on his/her case management list in order and ensure they are completed within the mandated time frame, reviewing and updating regularly
• Perform of all duties as assigned by Student Services Director in accordance with standards of professional practice, school policies and procedures, and state law regarding psychology practice
• Enforce the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promote good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Conduct himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and records
• Assume other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administrator
• Abide by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations

Qualifications

• A Master's degree and PA School Psychologist (PK-12) Certification
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve practical problems, take initiative, and deal with a variety of variables
• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• Mandatory clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Mets criteria for employment in a PA Public School Work Environment and Physical Demands