School Psychologist

Job Posted 11/22/2024
The Hope Learning Center Llc
Wexford, PA 15090
United States
Job Description

The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.

WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE

WHO YOU ARE

You are a devoted and enthusiastic School Psychologist who partners with various districts to provide a full range of school psychology services to children ages birth to twenty-one, including screening and assessment, designing remedial education programs, individual and group counseling and functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team to determine the student’s eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress in school-based environment.



WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Screening - Conduct extensive psychological examination of referred children including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing reports which state the evaluation findings, and provide for educational programs.

  • Evaluation - Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis and that findings are used in making decisions to improve program effectiveness as it relates to specific student needs.

  • Consulting - Provide consultative services to school personnel and parents.

  • Communication - Function as a liaison between the school and family in the student assessment and interpretation of test results.

  • Counseling - Counsel individually and in-group format with the special education qualified students.

  • Collaboration - Participate as a team/group member in such programs as suicide prevention, crisis management, social learning, mediation, and outdoor education.

  • Education - Maintain a working knowledge of district curricula and instructional strategies.

  • Innovation - Encourage the development and piloting of unique programs.

  • Other responsibilities as assigned.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Psychology or related degree field

  • School Psychology Certification

  • Experience working with individuals with developmental delays


Clearances & Training Required

  • Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance

  • Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance

  • Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education

  • Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate

  • Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children

  • State License of Practice and/or Certification

  • CPR/First Aid

  • TB/Physical


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive Pay Rate

  • Health Insurance - With employer contribution

  • Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid

  • Paid Time Off

  • Retirement Investment Savings Plan

  • Professional Development Opportunities

  • Discount Market


The Hope Centers value and respect the full range of social and cultural characteristics and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, financial ability, marital status, parenthood, disability, ethnic background, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status or on any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Employment at Hope Centers is strictly based upon qualifications.