Certified School Psychologist- Anticipated
Certified School Psychologist- Anticipated
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Job Description
The Bensalem Township School District is anticipating an opening for a School Psychologist. This will be a full time contracted position. The qualified candidate will possess all necessary certifications and clearances to serve as a school psychologist within a public school district have an excellent skill set regarding evaluations report writing and providing interventions to students.
Position Overview
The Bensalem Township School District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified School Psychologist to join our special services department. The ideal candidate will provide a full range of psychological services to support the academic socialemotional and behavioral development of students in our K12 schools.
This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with educators administrators and families to create safe healthy and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home school and the communit
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychoeducational assessments and interpret results for eligibility and educational planning.
Provide counseling and intervention services to students individually and in small groups.
Develop and support the implementation of positive behavior support plans (PBSPs) and individualized education programs (IEPs).
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings including eligibility IEP and Section 504 and gifted meetings.
Consult with teachers parents and administrators on student learning and behavior concerns.
Collaborate with school teams on MultiTiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies.
Provide crisis intervention and support in response to student and school emergencies.
Maintain accurate confidential records and documentation in compliance with federal state and district guidelines.
Qualifications
Required:
Masters or Specialist degree in School Psychology from an accredited program
Current certification/licensure as a School Psychologist in the state of PA
Knowledge of state and federal special education laws (IDEA Section 504)
Psychologists are compensated according to the Districts Act 93 compensation plan. This is a 10month(200 days) fulltime position with a prorated salary.
Please note that this job posting may be closed and/or removed by the District in its discretion at any time with or without advanced notice.
Employment Type
Full-Time
