Reference #: 5001019507406
2024-25 School PsychologistThis position is for the 2024-25 School year which begins in Mid-August. Apply now for consideration!
Schedule: 7:45am to 3:00 PM, M-F School Days
Pay Range: $57,575 to $102,384 based on years of certified/licensed experience.
POSITION SUMMARY: The School Psychologist for Elwyn Education Division, Davidson School provides school-based psychological services to Davidson School students in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations. The school psychologist conducts psychological and academic assessments, assesses student emotional and behavioral needs, and writes re-evaluation reports, including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA). This individual also provides direct support and interventions to students, as well as indirect support through consultation with teachers, families, and other school professionals, promoting school-wide best practices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consult with teachers, related service providers, school administrators, parents/families, and outpatient providers (where indicated) regarding individualized academic and behavioral interventions of students
Lead re-evaluation meetings with the program teams to determine eligibility for continued special education
Provide formal evaluation of students for academic, psychological, cognitive, and social-emotional/behavior concerns to inform the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team of the strengths and needs of the student and to support the need for continued special education
Approve all re-evaluations (RR) for content, comprehensiveness, appropriate recommendations, and accuracy
Participate in Pre-IEP and IEP meetings by identifying skill deficits of student and assisting the IEP team in the development of goals
Perform data collection and analysis for FBA, Behavioral Support Plans (BSP), and progress monitoring to identify, track, and monitor progress in areas of behavioral concern
Complete all documentation related to IEP development, Progress Monitoring and data collection, RR, BSP, School-Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (SWPBIS),and Extended School Year (ESY) Program, as required by PDE regulations and sending-district's policy and funding requirements
Coordinate PDE-established timeline protocol related to all required documentation for the RR process by collecting and interpreting pertinent information from the parent/family, teacher and related service providers
Present interpretation of RR results to IEP team (teacher, family, related service providers, school district)
Support school administrators/staff in the development and implementation of SWPBIS through consultation with staff to ensure fidelity to the SWPBIS process
Participate in all PDE-required/program-required professional development, including but not limited to self-evaluative and program-established assessment tools and processes
Provide materials, training, and staff in-service on varied topics, including but not limited to RR/IEP process, data collection, behavioral interventions, instructional strategies, classroom management, etc.
Perform Safety Care Behavioral Crisis Prevention and Management (Safety Care), as needed, using agency-trained protocols
Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, ethical standards, and best practices of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Clinical Services
DIRECT REPORTS: None
CONTACTS: Elwyn and school personnel, school district related personnel and other community based providers, students and families
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) School Psychologist (Education Specialist) certification
Experience working with students (ages 3-21 years) in Autism Support, Emotional Support, and Life Skills Support programs
Newly certified graduates considered
Demonstrated knowledge of current cognitive, adaptive, diagnostic, academic, and social-emotional/behavioral assessments
Knowledge of data collection and analysis and graphing methods
Demonstrated excellence in report-writing skills and verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of federal and state special education regulations
Demonstrated ability to consult with staff in areas including but not limited to behavioral interventions, instructional support, prevention and intervention strategies, crisis response, etc. for a diverse student population
Non-profit human service experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, and presentation skills
Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academics and behavior
Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; report-writer experience preferred
Experience using/knowledge of electronic student and/or health records preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.
ELW-17306111 Elwyn Rd, Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Full-timeElwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/DisabilityWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
