School-Based Psychologist

Job Title:
School-Based Psychologist

Company:
Strides Therapy & Educational Services

Location:

Wyoming, DE

School District:
Caesar Rodney

Join a dynamic, women-owned and operated and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering professionals, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally, and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision.

We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced in‑person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well‑being.

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Provide counseling and interventions to support students' emotional and mental health needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic and behavioral challenges.
• Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes.
• Promote positive mental health through prevention programs, crisis intervention, and school‑wide initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Conduct extensive psychological evaluations of students.
• Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning.
• Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team).
• Support effective individualized instruction.
• Collect data and provide systematic observations for students experiencing challenges in the school setting.
• Make referrals and participate in the coordination of community support services.
• Member of school support teams.
• Participate as a crisis team member and provide crisis intervention for students and staff in the event a situation is warranted.
• Stay current on new developments in the field of education.
• All other duties assigned.

• Must reside within 45 minutes of the school district.
• Certification as a School Psychologist by the Delaware Department of Education.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience with positive behavior support and with universal strategies for supporting students with behavioral concerns.
• Experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of assessments.
• Knowledge of Special Education Law as outlined within the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).
• Proven ability to develop modifications and accommodations for the general education curriculum.
• Experience and training in administering and interpreting psychological evaluations within an educational setting.
• Proven track record of the ability to develop and maintain positive, approachable, and acceptable relationships with school staff, parents, building administrators, and community agencies.

• Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP‑approved/accredited program.
• Valid state license or state department of education certification (as needed) as a School Psychologist (if applicable).
• Educator Certificate (if applicable).
• Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting.
• Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
• Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to cultural…