School Psychologist

Position: School Psychologist

Flexible Schedule Rate: Up to $80 per hour; Up to $800/ evaluation

We are looking for an experienced and passionate School Psychologist for our partner school.

Job Summary:

The School Psychologist provides psychological evaluations for initial referrals and re-evaluation of Special Education students. The psychologist evaluates students' cognitive, academic, and social-emotional development using techniques such as non-biased testing, observation, and clinical evaluation.

Responsibilities:

• Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning
• Promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, self-determination, and optimism
• Work with students and families to identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success
• Evaluate eligibility for Special Education services
• Support students' emotional, social, and behavioral health
• Collect and analyze data, make recommendations regarding accountability requirements as they affect student outcomes

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree in School Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Experience in completing psychological evaluations (required)
• One to four years of professional experience working in the field of child psychology
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Certificates/Licenses:

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania School Psychologist Certificate (required)

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

• The basic principles of child and adolescent psychology and related behavioral sciences
• Procedures and functions of a school system concerning Special Education in the overall education of a student
• Working with teachers collaboratively
• All relevant Pennsylvania and Federal rules, statutes, and regulations governing Special Education
• Response to Interventions (RTII)
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBS)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• School psychology: 3 years (Preferred)
• Psych Evaluation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Charter school: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified School Psychologist (Required)

Location:

• Chester, PA 19013 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chester, PA 19013 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80