School Psychologist

POSITION TITLE:
School Psychologist (3 positions available)
STATUS:
Full-Time
DEPARTMENT:
Education
BUILDING:
Bear Creek - position available immediately;
High School – position available for the  school year;
East High Elementary School – position available for the  school year
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
REPORTS TO:
Supervisor of Special Education
SUPERVISES:
None Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education to assist students, teachers and parents in enabling students to derive the fullest potential educational experience from school by promoting positive self esteem and resilience, and providing suggested methods and plans for overcoming psychological or mental health problems.

• Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.
• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
• NOTE:
  
  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines and telephone.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

NOTE:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements needed to perform essential job duties for this position.

• Certification/License: PA State Certification as a School Psychologist
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignments.

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

All interested applicants are requested to complete the online application through the district website wnschools.org.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. Employees may be expected to perform tasks that are not included in the job description. The Elizabethtown Area School District reserves the right to amend or change job responsibilities as needed to support the best interests of students, employees and communities within the District.