School Psychologist- Itinerant (Edinboro, PA)

Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 (IU5); Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 73,986 - 74,871; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical-PPO, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage

11 sick days, 3 personal days, and 2 emergency days

Job summary

Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 (IU5) is seeking a full-time School Psychologist to provide psycho-diagnostic services to children and support parents, teachers, and school administrators. This role is based out of Edinboro, PA, and involves working primarily in Early Intervention services, with some assignments in Special Education.

The position includes a salary range of $73,986 to $74,871, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous paid time off. Certification as a 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.
• Provide parents of exceptional children with necessary counseling services.

Education

Certification as School Psychologist in Pennsylvania

Job description

School Psychologist – Early Intervention (Full‑Time)

This position comes with excellent benefits.

• Salary
  • $73,986 - level I (Entry salary level for newly certified psychologists)
  • $74,871 - level II (Master's degree + 45 Credits + 3 Years' Experience)
• 200 work days per year: 180 instructional days, 5 in‑service days, 5 days prior to beginning of school year, and 10 days after the last day of the school year
• PTO: 11 sick days, 3 personal days, and 2 emergency days (pro‑rated for duration of the 25/26 SY)
• Full Medical‑PPO, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents on hire date. ($75.00/month premium + deductible)
• Required minimum 7.5% contribution to Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)

Location

This is a Tri‑County Itinerant position with an anticipated majority of Early Intervention services but will also service Special Education School Aged as assigned based out of our Edinboro Office.

Position Summary

The School Psychologist provides psycho‑diagnostic services to children and serves as a consultant to parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professional, as well as related, agencies serving the needs of such children.

Qualifications Required

• Certification as School Psychologist in Pennsylvania

Essential Functions and 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 servicesAssist school districts with implementing appropriate procedural safeguards for exceptional children
• Participate in IEP conferences as appropriate
• Provide parents of exceptional children or thought to be 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