School Psychologist

The Southern Tioga School District is seeking a full-time School Psychologist.

The Southern Tioga school district is a small, rural district, serving 1800 students located in north central Pennsylvania. We are nestled within the picturesque “endless mountains” surrounded by state and national forest. Our area is celebrated for its outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, and hunting.

We are recognized as an innovation leader within STEM education, with makerspaces available for all our elementary students, student driven agricultural programs in our elementary and high schools, and mobile devices for every student K-12. Learn more about us on Twitter at #LrnrDrvn.

Professional services and human services are readily available in our immediate area; higher education needs are met through the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania College of Technology. Beyond the many services of our own communities, our proximity to the metropolitan areas of Corning and Elmira, New York and Williamsport, Pennsylvania make Southern Tioga School District an ideal location in which to live.

The district is comprised of two junior/high schools (grades 7-12) and three elementary schools (grades K-6). Full-time School Psychologists will provide assessment, leadership in the multi-disciplinary process, intervention (academic, behavioral, emotional, social), IEP writing and/or guidance, consultation to data collection and analysis through MTSS processes, consultation regarding assistive technology, counseling, and will receive continued professional development through formal trainings and weekly psychologist meetings.

The School Psychologist will work closely with special education teachers in district programs including Learning Support, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills Support, and Multiple Disabilities Support.

PDE Certification is required. Candidates with experience/knowledge or an interest in learning the following areas preferred: PA State special education rules and regulations, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, behavioral interventions, academic interventions, counseling and/or social skills interventions, Assistive Technology, IEP/MDE processes. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be a team member a must.

This position is a 187-day position with 20 additional days over the summer paid per diem.

Interested individuals should apply at https://southerntioga.tedk12.com/hire/

Questions can be directed to:

Gina Rakoski, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

grakoski@southerntioga.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Preferred: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PA School Psychologist (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000