School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Works collaboratively in a professional learning community with teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and reevaluations using psychometric assessments
• Facilitate and participate in Manifestation Determination meetings
• Identify and help provide solutions for student needs in order to maximize student achievement
• Provide counseling and instructional support for students managing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges
• Help promote campus-wide initiatives that support overall wellness through the implementation of strong communication skills, problem-solving, anger management, self-regulation, etc.
• Consult with other district personnel (Principals, Social Workers, Learning Disabilities Consultants, Counselors, Teachers, etc.) regarding students' behaviors and needs
• Assist classroom teachers and principals in identifying needs through observation, assessment, and development of Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Review all student records and skill areas, conferring with classroom teachers and observing students in the classroom setting as per mandate
• Participate in the development of the evaluation plan with IEP meetings as needed
• Consult with parents concerning counseling/behavioral needs, pre-referral intervention, special class placement, referral to outside agencies for students
• Consult with school personnel and parents on student needs when requested or appropriate to assist in development of classroom intervention and follow-up in the home
• Maintain all records for students on his/her case management list in order and ensure they are completed within the mandated time frame, reviewing and updating regularly
• Perform of all duties as assigned by Student Services Director in accordance with standards of professional practice, school policies and procedures, and state law regarding psychology practice
• Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and records
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administrator
• Abides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations

Qualifications

• A Master's degree and PA School Psychologist (PK-12) Certification. If certification is from a different state, PA certification must be obtained within a determined timeframe
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve practical problems, take initiative, and deal with a variety of variables
• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• Required Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site
• Position may require physical intervention with students who present an imminent risk to themselves or others, in accordance with established safety care training guidelines