School Psychologist

PsyDin; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PsyDin, in partnership with Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District, seeks a School Psychologist to support students in Philipsburg, PA.Responsibilities include psychoeducational evaluations, counseling, and collaboration with families and school staff.

The role emphasizes IEP participation, MTSS/RTI supports, and regulatory compliance with IDEA and state guidelines. Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in School Psychology is required.
• Certification as a School Psychologist in Pennsylvania is required.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504 and related chapters is essential.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, families, and related service providers.
• Provide individual and group counseling and develop behavioral plans.
• Attend IEP meetings and ensure timely documentation and compliance.
• Lead professional development and support MTSS/RTI initiatives.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in School Psychology

Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology

Doctoral degree in School Psychology

Pennsylvania School Psychologist Certification

Job description

Ghulam Qadir

Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, United States full-time Remote

School Psychologist

Employer: Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District

Location: Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, United States (On-Site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Min Experience: None

Essential Duties

• Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations
• Administer, score, and interpret cognitive, academic, behavioral, social-emotional, adaptive behavior assessments
• Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports
• Determine eligibility for special education services in accordance with IDEA, Chapter 14
• Develop recommendations for educational programming, accommodations, interventions

Consultation And Collaboration

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, families, related service providers
• Serve as consultant on instructional practices, behavior management, interventions
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams, problem-solving teams, Student Assistance Program (SAP)
• Support MTSS and RTI frameworks
• Facilitate communication among school personnel, parents, community agencies

Student Support Services

• Individual and group counseling
• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans and positive behavior support strategies
• Conduct risk assessments and support crisis intervention
• Promote social-emotional learning and student wellness

Special Education Compliance

• Attend IEP meetings, reevaluation conferences, manifestation determination meetings
• Ensure timely completion of evaluations and required documentation
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district regulations
• Monitor student progress and evaluate intervention effectiveness
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records

Professional Leadership

• Provide professional development to faculty and staff
• Remain current on school psychology developments, educational research, legal requirements
• Contribute to district initiatives on student achievement, school climate, mental health

Qualifications

• Master's, Specialist (Ed.S.), or Doctoral Degree in School Psychology
• Valid Pennsylvania School Psychologist Certification
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, Chapter 14, Chapter 15
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Required Clearances

• PA State Police Criminal History Clearance
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• Federal Criminal History Record (FBI Fingerprint Clearance)
• Act 168 Employment History Review

EEO Statement: Equal opportunity employer.