School Psychologist

Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 (IU5); North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PSERS retirement plan

Job summary

Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 (IU5) seeks a School Psychologist to provide psycho-diagnostic services to school-age children in North East SD and itinerant Early Intervention across the Tri-County region.

The role includes consulting with families, teachers, and administrators, participating in IEP conferences, and supporting programs for exceptional children. Certification in PA is required; the position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania School Psychologist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist school districts with screening children who may need psychological services.
• Participate in team evaluations and administer individual psychological tests.
• Assist with safeguards for exceptional children.
• Participate in IEP conferences as appropriate.
• Counsel parents of exceptional children to understand needs and options.
• Develop communication with supervisors to support programs for exceptional children.
• Coordinate with local non-school agencies regarding needs of exceptional children.
• Develop and provide in-service activities for educators about exceptional children.

Skills

School psychology certification

Job description

This Position Comes With Excellent Benefits

• Salary
  • $75,457 - level I (Entry salary level for newly certified psychologists)
  • $76,342 - level II (Master's degree + 45 Credits + 3 Years' Experience)
• 200 work days per year: 180 instructional days, 5 in-service days, 5 days prior to beginning of school year, and 10 days after the last day of the school year
• PTO: 11 sick days, 3 personal days, and 2 emergency days. (pro-rated for duration of the 26/27 SY)
• Full Medical-PPO, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents on hire date. ($75.00/ month premium+ deductible)
• Required minimum 7.5% contribution to Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS).

Location:

This position provides school-age services to North East SD and itinerant Early Intervention services throughout the Tri-County region.

Position Summary

The School Psychologist provides psycho-diagnostic services to children and serves as a consultant to parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professional, as well as related, agencies serving the needs of such children.

Qualifications Required

• Certification as School Psychologist in Pennsylvania.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Assist school districts with screening children who may need psychological services
• Participate in team evaluations and administer individual psychological tests to children who may require services
• Assist school districts with implementing appropriate procedural safeguards for exceptional children
• Participate in IEP conferences as appropriate
• Provide parents of exceptional children or thought to be exceptional children with counseling services necessary to understand their child's needs, abilities, etc
• Develop lines of communication with supervisors and assist them in providing effective programs for exceptional children
• Communicate with local non-school agencies regarding the needs of exceptional children
• Participate in the development and provision of in-service activities for regular and special educators regarding the needs of exceptional children