School Psychologist - Short Term Coverage

Kelly Pediatric Therapy; Royersford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

1099 contracting

Mentorship program

School-Based Academy

Lending library

Job summary

Kelly Pediatric Therapy seeks a full-time School Psychologist to provide in-person services for a local school district in Royersford, PA. This maternity/short-term coverage includes an elementary caseload from now until November 2, with potential extension.

The role offers on-site collaboration with Clinical Directors and a team, supporting school-based assessment, counseling, and crisis response to foster student success.

Qualifications

• Active State Psychology license required.
• PDE School Psychologist certification required.
• Child Abuse, State, and Federal Clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, instruction, and mentoring for students with social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to evaluate eligibility for special education services.
• Assess barriers to learning and determine effective instructional strategies.
• Design and implement interventions and progress monitoring systems.
• Support evidence-based individualized instruction in classrooms.
• Help create positive classroom environments and climate.

Skills

Counseling

Collaboration

Data analysis

Crisis leadership

Education

State License in Psychology

PDE Certification as a School Psychologist

Job description

KELLY PEDIATRIC THERAPY is seeking a full-time School Psychologist to provide in person school-based services for a local school district in Royersford, PA.

This is a maternity/short term coverage with an elementary school caseload from now until November 2nd. This could extend.

Perks

• We offer competitive rates with compensation for direct AND indirect time. Such as, treatment sessions, documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
• This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility.
• Kelly Pediatric Therapy provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
• School-Based Academy: We provide the support and community that a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and to be successful.
• Lending Library: Kelly Pediatric Therapy recognizes the additional expenses in providing evaluation for materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapist to borrow as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, instruction, and mentoring for students struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to evaluate eligibility for special education services
• Increase student achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to meet individual needs
• Design and implement interventions and student progress monitoring systems
• Support effective individualized instruction
• Help to create positive classroom environments
• Collect and analyze data related to school improvement, student outcomes, and accountability requirements
• Promote school policies and programs that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment and that help to maintain positive school climates conducive to learning
• Respond to crisis by providing leadership, direct services, and referrals to community support services when needed

Company Profile

Backed by the powerhouse of Kelly, we’re a nationwide, leading, pediatric therapy and related-services company, dedicated to quality treatment and provider retention.Each year the number of students receiving related services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) changes and grows. The need for expert clinicians to serve these students is the catalyst for Kelly Pediatric Therapy’s mission to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services.We’re proud to partner with providers who share our commitment to helping children thrive (like you).Together we can change the way we help child access their full education and have reach their potential!

Qualifications

• State License in Psychology
• PDE Certification as a School Psychologist
• Child Abuse, State, and Federal Clearances