Description

Job Summary:
Evaluate, prescribe, counsel and perform reasonably related functions in order to meet the needs of regular education students and those children who may need specially designed instruction.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Function as a member of an educational team, which may consist of, but not be limited to, the following: principals, supervisors, instructional advisors, teachers, district representatives, parents and agency representatives.
Perform psycho-educational evaluations as formally requested by the principals, supervisors, and appropriate designated district personnel. When necessary, these evaluation/re-evaluations will be implemented through formal testing procedures as related to possible changes in the educational placement of students. Informal assessments may include curriculum-based assessment, classroom observations, teacher conferences, parent conferences, etc.
Conduct in-service presentations in specific areas related to his/her own qualifications and individual competencies, upon request of the principals, supervisors and appropriate designated district personnel.
Identify the educational needs of regular and/or exceptional students as well as the intellectual, social and emotional capabilities in order to meet the specific needs of regular and special education students.
Serve as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team concerning recommendations for classroom strategies, educational and effective placement and programming.
Participate in conferences with parents, school and agency staff.
Conduct counseling of students on a group or individual basis upon request of principals and supervisors.
Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Public School Psychologist by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Candidate must possess a caring, friendly and helpful personality. Possess a commitment to providing educational support to the disabled students
• Must have obtained (or will obtain) valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Criminal History Background Checks within the last twelve (12) months.