School Psychologist: Elevate Student Growth & Well-Being

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks a qualified School Psychologist to evaluate students for special education or gifted services, and to provide consultative support to schools and families. The role includes collaborative participation in multi-disciplinary teams and guidance for pre-assessment interventions.

Responsibilities also cover testing, report preparation, program recommendations, and ongoing communication with staff, parents, and outside agencies to promote effective outcomes

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology
• Four years of professional experience in child psychology
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate to act as a School Psychologist
• Ability to conduct cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cognitive, academic, and social-emotional evaluations of referred students.
• Administer psychological and educational tests to identify learning and behavioral differences.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary team process of student evaluations.
• Assist in developing individual educational programs and placement decisions; follow up with staff and parents.
• Prepare and maintain case history records for individual students.
• Provide consultative services to teachers, students, and parents.
• Involve in staff and family training activities and pre-intervention planning.

Skills

Test administration

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Child psychology knowledge

Behavioral psychology

ASL proficiency

Education

Master’s degree

Four years professional experience in child psychology

Tools

EasyIEP Gifted Process Module

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia seeks a qualified School Psychologist to evaluate students for special education or gifted services, and to provide consultative support to schools and families. The role includes collaborative participation in multi-disciplinary teams and guidance for pre-assessment interventions.

Responsibilities also cover testing, report preparation, program recommendations, and ongoing communication with staff, parents, and outside agencies to promote effective outcomes