School Psychologist

Coatesville Area School District; Thorndale (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coatesville Area School District is seeking a School Psychologist to conduct initial evaluations and reevaluations, facilitate manifestation determinations, and participate in MTSS and intervention planning. Knowledge of state and federal eligibility regulations is required to support students with special education and 504 services.

Responsibilities include leading feedback with families, consulting with teachers, and coordinating with the district's special education team.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience administering diagnostic assessments.
• Ability to lead feedback meetings with parents/guardians.
• Consultant to MTSS teams for pre-referral interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers on learning/behavior support.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen MTSS via interventions and evaluation processes.
• Administer diagnostic assessments for identified student needs.
• Lead feedback meetings with families to discuss results.
• Serve as MTSS consultant for pre-referral strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers on behavioral support and classroom modifications.
• Advise parents on educational/behavioral strategies for home and school.
• Fulfill other responsibilities assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Skills

Communication

MTSS collaboration

Assessment planning

Intervention strategies

Education

Pennsylvania School Psychologist Certification

Job description

School Psychologist

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Job Details

Job ID: 4559573
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Feb 07, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Coatesville Area School District is seeking a candidate for the position of School Psychologist. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing initial evaluations, reevaluations and facilitating manifestation determination meetings.The successful candidate will participate in MTSS and other intervention processes in the assigned building(s). Candidate must have expert knowledge of the state and federal regulations governing eligibility for special education services and Section 504 Service Agreements.

Essential Duties

• 1. Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 2. Administer diagnostic assessments to students based on identified and/or suspected areas of need.
• 3. Lead feedback meetings with parents/guardians to communicate results of the formal evaluation/reevaluation process.
• 4. Serve as a consultant to the MTSS team to provide pre-referral intervention strategies.
• 5. Collaborate/consult with individual teachers regarding learning or behavioral difficulties about students. Assist the general education and/or special education teacher in establishing behavioral management programs and/or classroom modifications to accommodate the learning needs of their students.
• 6. Consult with parents/guardians of students who have been formally evaluated, about educational or behavioral strategies that can be utilized at home and at school that assist the child to reach his/her full potential.
• 7. Other responsibilities related to the position as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications: Pennsylvania School Psychologist Certification.

External Candidates must upload required clearances. This includes the Act 34 (State Criminal Clearance), Act 151 (Child Abuse) and Act 114 (FBI Clearance). All Clearances must be within 1 year of application date. Candidates not providing updated clearances will not be considered for employment.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3030 CG Zinn Road
• Thorndale, Pennsylvania 19372
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]