School Psychologist: Diagnostics, IEP Support & Counseling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical-PPO

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

PSERS retirement

Job summary

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5 in North East, PA is seeking a School Psychologist to provide psycho-diagnostic services to children and to consult with parents, teachers, school administrators, and related agencies serving these children.

The role includes screening, evaluating, participating in IEP conferences, counseling families, and coordinating with local agencies. Certification in Pennsylvania is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Certification as School Psychologist in Pennsylvania is required.

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 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.

Skills

Psycho-diagnostic services

Screening children

IEP participation

Counseling families

Education

Certification as School Psychologist in Pennsylvania

Job description

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5 in North East, PA is seeking a School Psychologist to provide psycho-diagnostic services to children and to consult with parents, teachers, school administrators, and related agencies serving these children.

The role includes screening, evaluating, participating in IEP conferences, counseling families, and coordinating with local agencies. Certification in Pennsylvania is required for this position.