School-Based School Psychologist

Job Title: School-Based Psychologist

Location: Anchorage AK 99504

Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services

About Us:

Join a dynamic women-owned and operated and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment empowering professionals and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated empathetic and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students collaborate with educators and families and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting offering evaluation consultation intervention and prevention services that support students academic social emotional and behavioral well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students cognitive emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with educators parents and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Provide counseling and interventions to support students emotional and mental health needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students academic and behavioral challenges.
• Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes.
• Promote positive mental health through prevention programs crisis intervention and school-wide initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Additional Details: In-person only

• • • Must reside within 45 minutes of the school district
    • Certification as a School Psychologist by the Alaska Department of Education
    • Experience in data collection analysis and interpretation
    • Experience with positive behavior support and with universal strategies on how to support students with behavioral concerns
    • Experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of assessments
    • Knowledge of Special Education Law as outlined within the Alaska Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)
    • Proven ability to develop modifications and accommodations for the general education curriculum
    • Experience and training in administering and interpreting psychological evaluations within an educational setting
    • Proven track record of the ability to develop and maintain positive approachable and acceptable relationships with school staff parents building administrators and community agencies

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities not limited to:

• • Conducts extensive psychological evaluations of students
  • Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning
  • Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
  • Support effective individualized instruction
  • Collect data and provide systematic observations for students experiencing challenges in the school setting.
  • Make referrals and participate in the coordination of community support services
  • Member of school support teams
  • Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the event a situation is warranted
  • Stays current on new developments in the field of education
  • All other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program
• Valid AK state license or state department of education certification as a School Psychologist.
• Educator Certificate (if applicable)
• Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting.
• Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
• Strong skills in psychological testing counseling and intervention techniques.
• Excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
• Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
• Ability to work independently manage time effectively and adapt to changing needs

Other Requirements:

• • Type C School Psychologist Licensure through the Alaska Board of Education.

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical Dental Vision) with 50% employer contribution
• 401k with match and immediate vesting 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 % and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• AK State Licensure Reimbursement
• National Certification Stipend
• Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit)
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: / Phone:

If youre a motivated School-Based Psychologist looking to make a difference we would love to hear from you!

Required Experience:

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