School Psychologist

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA ) 277-3715 | jobs@The Lincoln Center .com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Title:

School Psychologist

Reports To:

TLC’s Chief Clinical Officer Organization

Summary:

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (“TLC”) is a non-profit education and human services organization serving students and families in the Greater Philadelphia Area for 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is one of the region’s largest community-based organizations providing alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Lincoln Center .com

Position Summary:

The School Psychologist will work with students in the Early Intervention program at Pottstown School District to (a) support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach; (b) apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally; and (c) partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.

Duties & Responsibilities Improve Academic Achievement Promote student motivation and engagement

Conduct psychological and academic assessments

Individualize instruction and interventions

Manage student and classroom behavior

Monitor student progress

Collect and interpret student and classroom data Promote Positive Behavior and Mental Health Improve students’ communication and social skills

Assess student emotional and behavioral needs

Provide individual and group counseling

Promote problem solving, anger management and conflict resolution

Reinforce positive coping skills and resilience

Promote positive peer relationships and social problem solving

Make referrals to and help coordinate community services provided in schools

Support Diverse Learners Assess diverse learning needs

Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds

Plan appropriate Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities

Modify and adapt curricula and instruction

Adjust classroom facilities and routines to improve student engagement and learning

Monitor and effectively communicate with parents about student progress

Create Safe, Positive School Climates Prevent bullying and other forms of violence

Support social-emotional learning

Assess school climate and improve school connectedness

Implement and promote positive discipline and restorative justice

Implement school-wide positive behavioral supports

Identify at risk students and school vulnerabilities

Provide crisis prevention and intervention services

Strengthen Family-School Partnerships Help families understand their child's learning and mental health needs

Assist in navigating special education processes

Connect families with community service providers when necessary

Help effectively engage families with teachers and other school staff

Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgrounds

Help students transition between school and community learning environments, such as residential treatment or juvenile justice programs

Improve School-Wide Assessment and Accountability Monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior

Generate and interpret useful student and school outcome data Collect and analyze data on risk and protective factors related to student outcomes

Plan services at the district, building, classroom, and individual levels

Skills & Knowledge:

Leadership and soft skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team Technical skills:

Good working knowledge of mental health and the treatment of affective and behavioral disorders

Good working knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment

Education & Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree in education or psychology required

Certification:
Certified School Psychologist in New…