School Psychologist

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 51,419 - 96,505; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Eligible for PSERS

Three free counseling sessions

Job summary

A regional educational agency is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to provide psycho-educational services for children ages 3 to 21. The role includes conducting evaluations, supporting school personnel, and generating reports based on assessments. Candidates must have a Pennsylvania certificate as required by the Department of Education. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive salary ranges based on educational qualifications, moving from $51,419 for a Bachelor's degree to $96,505 for a Master's degree with additional credits.

Responsibilities

• Supports school personnel with the initial screening process.
• Conducts initial evaluations to determine psychological basis.
• Re-evaluates exceptional students as needed.
• Acts as chairperson of diagnostic and placement teams.
• Generates reports for all evaluated students.

Skills

Psycho-educational services

Consultation

Screening process

Education

Pennsylvania certificate as required by the Department of Education

Job description

• Date Posted: 2/24/2025
• Location: TBD
• Position Type: Certified Special Education/ Psychologist

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position

The School Psychologist provides psycho-educational services of a diagnostic‑prescriptive and/or consultative nature for referred students from ages 3 through 21 and acts as a resource and consultant to school personnel.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details)

• Supports school personnel with the initial screening process to assist in determining appropriate assessments and methods for evaluations and determining special education eligibility.
• Conducts the initial evaluation of students to determine if there is a psychological and/or psycho-educational basis to suspect exceptionality.
• Re‑evaluates exceptional students as needed.
• Acts as chairperson of diagnostic and placement teams unless otherwise determined by special education supervisor.
• Generates reports for all evaluated students.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania certificate as required by the Department of Education.

Schedule

Full-time, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 35 hours/week, 10 months/year. Position available August 11, 2025.

Salary

• Bachelor = $51,419 to $80,190
• Bach+15 credits = $52,136 to $80,915
• Bach+24 credits = $52,927 to $81,715
• Masters = $62,870 to $92,455
• Mast+15 credits = $63,563 to $93,155
• Mast+30 credits = $64,255 to $93,855
• Mast+45 credits = $65,641 to $95,255
• Mast+60 credits = $66,877 to $96,505

Benefits Included

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions

Attachments

• ECSS School Psychologist_01192018.doc