School Psychologist (53957)

Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 61,577 - 87,853; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Area Intermediate Unit is hiring a School Psychologist for their Enola office. This full-time position requires a Master's degree in School Psychology and involves conducting assessments, providing counseling, and serving as a consultant to schools.

Responsibilities include processing referrals, conducting evaluations, and offering crisis intervention services. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a valid PA School Psychology Certification is essential. This role is vital in supporting students' psychological needs and working collaboratively with educational teams.

Qualifications

• Valid PA School Psychology Certification (PDE).
• Full certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM).
• Psychology license preferred.
• Minimum 3 years school-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process referrals from CAIU classes and other agencies.
• Act as a case manager for complex cases.
• Conduct psychological evaluations across various metrics.
• Provide assessment and data collection.
• Interpret evaluation data for reports and interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Consult with districts and schools on program strategies.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Complete necessary data entry logs.
• Meet records and report deadlines.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Master's Degree in School Psychology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CAIU MAIN OFFICE - ENOLA, PA 17025

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Masters Degree

Salary Range: $61,577.00 - $87,853.00 per year

Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year

Job Goal

To function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing recommendations based on assessments conducted for specially-designed instruction; provide direct and indirect services through consultation, individual/group counseling, and parent support and to act as a case manager when needed in the referral process.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Process referrals of individuals referred from CAIU classes, public and non-public schools, and community agencies.


2. Act as a case manager for those cases that require more than routine involvement; work with diagnostic teams and provide consultation and coordination of results for programming.


3. Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations/reevaluations that include, but are not limited to, the assessment of intellectual, developmental, academic, social/emotional, and behavioral status.


4. Provide assessment and data collection by use of informal or non-standardized evaluation techniques.


5. Interpret and utilize assessment data for the purpose of writing psychological reports and developing written intervention plans.


6. Provide crisis intervention.


7. Serve as a consultant to districts, nonpublic schools, and CAIU classes by conducting observations, developing behavior management plans, developing academic strategies for students, providing support with families, and developing classroom management strategies and approaches.


8. Participate in professional development activities conducted by the CAIU or outside agencies and remain abreast and current on issues and changes related to the practice of school psychology.


9. Complete data entry logs required for billing purposes.


10. Complete records and reports within the required timelines.


11. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by Program Director, Director of Student Services, and/or his/her/their designee(s).


12. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Qualifications

1. At least a Master's Degree in School Psychology.


2. Valid PA School Psychology Certification (PDE).


3. Full certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or Safety Care in order to actively participate in restraints depending upon the specific position and posting.


4. Strong verbal and written language skills.


5. Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.


6. Ability to build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.


7. Proficient computer skills and knowledge including use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software as may be required.


8. Psychology license, preferred.


9. Minimum 3 years school-based experience, preferred.