School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Position Purpose             
Working from one of our Pennsylvania Family Service Centers, the School Psychologist will oversee a full range of school psychological services to children ages 5-21, including screening and assessment, consultation with teachers and administration, actively participating in IEP meetings, and providing trainings to school staff and families. The School Psychologist functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that students have the opportunity to succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. 

Implement all procedures to meet compliance standards as outlined by the PA Department of Education. Collaborate with independent contractors of educational services and review written material as is necessary.
 
In order to be successful in any role at CCA, the employee must carry out all responsibilities in such a way that demonstrates and models the values of CCA, abides by all standards, and behaves in a professional and engaged manner at all times. 
 
Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Reviews evaluation and reevaluation reports completed by contracted psychologists; presents results to the family at IEP meetings; addresses any questions regarding interventions and eligibility.
• Discusses findings from psychoeducational evaluations with contracted school psychologists.
• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional learners.
• Consults with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Provides direction in assessment batteries for both initial evaluation and/or reevaluation for learners.
• Participates in Evaluation Services Team meetings.
• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, conducts trainings for families and school staff.
• Conducts psychoeducational assessments as needed for learners.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate assessment tools, books, aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

 
Requirements:

• School Psychology certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Master’s Degree in School Psychology
• Ability to analyze and present results from psychoeducational evaluations
• Consultation and collaboration skills
• Knowledge and mastery of various modalities of psychoeducational assessment
• Learner and family-focused approach
• Experience in a public school setting preferred
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• Strong organizational skills
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

 
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
 
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend, or stand as necessary.  Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.
 
 
Position Type

• Full-time- 12 month, year round
• Exempt
• Salary

 
Travel

• Travel may be required for this position. 

 
Required Education and Experience
 

• Master’s Degree in School Psychology
• School Psychology certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• 2 years of relevant work experience

 
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid PA Driver’s License
• Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage

 
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
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