Anticipated School Psychologist

Northampton Area School District; Northampton; On-site; GBP 48,554 - 65,735; Full time

Job summary

Northampton Area School District is seeking a School Psychologist for a 12-month position at the Northampton Area Administration Building. The role involves evaluating students, counseling, and supporting educational programs through various testing and assessment methods.

The candidate will assist in developing IEPs, participate in IEP meetings, and provide consultative support to staff, parents, and students while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Requires PA School Psychologist certificate and valid credentials.
• At least one year internship under supervision in a school setting.
• Compliance with employment eligibility, background checks, drug testing, and medical exams.
• Proficient in English.
• Knowledge of technology and office equipment.
• Ability to analyze situations and determine effective actions.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply regulations and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality.
• Valid driver's license and ability to commute to district locations.
• Knowledge of administration, supervision, and testing practices including IEP and Section 504.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and re-evaluations for Section 504, gifted, and special education.
• Assists in developing comprehensive IEPs.
• Participates in IEP meetings and facilitates teams.
• Provides consultative support to teachers, admins, parents and students for regular and special education programs.
• Performs professional evaluations of psychological, social, emotional, behavioral, and educational needs.
• Uses various testing techniques and instruments.
• Prepares and maintains confidential records and files.
• Provides short-term counseling to referred students and families.
• Assists with expulsions as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Provides school-based counseling per IEP and for regular education students.
• Recommends alternatives to reach goals.
• Assists administration in accessing services from outside agencies.
• Communicates between staff and families.
• Performs crisis counseling.
• Participates in PBIS and 3-Tier Intervention Model.

Skills

English proficiency

Technology literacy

Communication skills

Confidentiality

IEP knowledge

Education

PA certification as School Psychologist

One year internship in school psychology

Job description

School Psychologist position available at the Northampton Area Administration Building. This is a 12-Month position. Consideration can be given to those requesting a 10-month position.

Please note: The posting may be closed earlier than posted or extended beyond the closing date depending on the number of applicants.

Title: School Psychologist

Category: Administration

Reports To: Supervisor of Psychological Services

Job Summary

Performs psychological/educational assessments of referred students; provides counseling and other forms of assessment / services; provides assistance in evaluation of educational programs and progress of students through various testing programs.

Qualifications

• Possesses a valid PA certificate as a School Psychologist
• Possesses at least one year of internship under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist and experience in a school setting
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Background Checks, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, and Physical Examination/TB Test
• Demonstrates proficiency in the English language
• Demonstrates knowledge of technology, including the use of software and computerized office equipment
• Demonstrates ability to analyze situations accurately and adapt an effective course of action
• Demonstrates ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies,ies and procedures
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Possesses ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Possesses a valid drivers license
• Possesses vehicle for daily commutes to district locations
• KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
• School law, applicable sections of the State Education Code, other applicable laws
• State and local curriculum requirements, board and organizational policies, procedures and regulations
• Testing practices, procedures and methods, various testing materials, instruments and equipment
• IEP preparation and implementation methods and procedures and record-keeping techniques

Primary Job Functions

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the District of any reasonable accommodations that will be required.

• Conducts evaluations and re-evaluations of students referred for or receiving Section 504 accommodations, gifted education, and special education
• Assists in the development of comprehensive IEPs for special education students, as needed
• Participates in IEP meetings as appropriate or when required by law; facilitates teams as necessary to accomplish proper results
• Provides consultative support as a subject expert to teachers, administrators, parents and students for regular and special education programs regarding: classroom environment/school climate, child development and learning, family/peer relationships, special education procedures and guidelines, learning problems, styles and strategies, student behavior, promotion, retention and acceleration counseling, staff development, substance abuse, understanding cultures and mental health issues/interventions
• Performs professional evaluations of psychological, social, emotional, behavioral,ral and educational needs of students
• Utilizes various testing techniques, materials, equipment, and instruments
• Prepares and maintains confidential records and ,files, including word processing of all case files
• Provides short-term counseling with referred students and families
• Assists with expulsions, as referred
• Maintains current knowledge of technological advances in the field
• Provides school-based counseling as a related service to special education students, as outlined in their individualized education plan (IEP), and regular education students, as necessary
• Recommends alternative approaches or techniques to facilitate the attainment of goals and objectives for individual students, groups of students, classrooms and schools; performs consultation regarding special programs, opportunity programs, gifted programs and others as assigned
• Assists administration in gaining access to services from outside agencies and community service providers
• Conducts communications between staff and families
• Performs crisis counseling, as necessary
• Participates in the Districts School-wide Positive Behavior Support Initiative
• Supports the Districts 3-Tier Intervention Model

Secondary Job Functions

• Provides work direction and guidance to assigned personnel
• Attends meetings, conferences, and in-service activities, as necessary
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations, as necessary

Physical Demands

• Possesses ability to access, input, put, and generate output of data from a computer
• Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions to perform duties
• Possesses ability to effectively communicate to exchange information
• Possesses ability to monitor student behavior and read a variety of materials

MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY - select A, B, C or D for the Lifting & Body Movements

A B C D

NOT AT ALL OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY

0% 1 - 33% 34 - 66% 67 - 100%

Transport

• Up to 10 lbs: C
• 11 to 20 lbs: B
• Beyond 20 lbs: B

Mobility

• Possesses ability to move about the office to access office equipment and files: C
• Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff and the public: D
• Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations throughout the office: C

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 months:260 Days per year; 11 months: 212 Days per year, additional workdays to be determined by Supervisor of Psychological Services; Compensation and benefits per the ACT 93 Agreement.

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational,nal and service organization.

6/8/15