School Psychologist

School Psychologist (Grades K – 12) – 10‑Month / 205‑Day Position (Full‑Time or Part‑Time) Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education, the psychologist will assist students, teachers, and parents to help students reach their full educational potential by promoting positive self‑esteem and resilience, and by providing suggested methods and plans for overcoming psychological or mental health problems. The successful candidate will work with students and staff in the Bradford Area School District and at the Custer City Private School, through employment with the Bradford Area School District and Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems.

• Conduct psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcome psychological issues.
• Conduct individual, group or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction.
• Assist with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Attend meetings as needed for students with special needs.
• Serve as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, conducting in‑service programs as requested.
• Assist with the school district's bullying prevention program.
• Serve as a ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self‑understanding, and maturity.
• Continue 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.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Custer City Private School, the Director of Special Education, and/or the Superintendent.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

• PA State Certification as a School Psychologist
• Master's Degree
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Equal Employment Opportunity