School Psychologist

Description

Position Summary:
The School Psychologist reports to the Principal/School Director of the assigned Client Charter School and is responsible
for providing cognitive, social, and personal development of all students. School Psychologist will conduct psychological
assessment, crisis response, individual and group counseling, school-based consultation, and research. School
Psychologist assist teachers, parents, and students in understanding, preventing, and addressing learning, behavioral,
developmental, and emotional difficulties. School Psychologist will help students succeed academically, socially, and
emotionally. They collaborate with educators, administrators, families and other mental health professionals to create a
safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment for all students and strengthen connections between home and school.
I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is an explanation of the duties of the School Psychologist. It includes the major highlights of the
requirements of the position. There should be a clear understanding that the duties outlined below are not all
encompassing. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to the School Psychologist as required.
A. Assessment and Interpretation
Identifies and assesses the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and
groups, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment. Uses assessment data about the
student and his/her environment(s) in developing appropriate interventions and programs.
B. Direct Interventions for Students
Provides interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment.
C. Consultation and Training
Provides consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning
and adjustment of students.
D. Program Development
Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning and adjustment needs.
E. School Psychology Program Implementation
Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services.
F. Professional Practice and Development
Applies ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services and observes
relevant laws and policies that govern practice.
Participates in professional organizations and continually seeks to improve professional knowledge and skill.
G. Communication and Relationship Skills
Communicates effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
II. PROFESSIONALISM
A. Interpersonal/Teamwork

Maintains positive and professional relationships with colleagues, children and parents.
Contributes as a team member and actively collaborates with others to meet the mission and goals of Client Charter
School.
B. Work Habits
Knowledgeable and supportive of Client Charter School policies and procedures, including those in the Policy and
Procedure Manual, and implements them consistently.

Knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and standards pertinent to his or her work and demonstrates compliance.
Demonstrates integrity by striving for safe and effective service delivery, as well as accurate, timely and complete
documentation.
Contributes to maintaining a Culture of Safety for students, parents, colleagues and visitors.
Reports to work, as well as all meetings and appointments, in a timely manner.
Dresses appropriately and professionally based on scheduled activities of the given day. Strives to serve as a role
model to clients.
C. Professional Development
Participates in individual supervision as scheduled by supervisor.
Accepts and follows suggestions, directives, and requests to perform additional duties willingly and flexibly.
Consults his or her supervisor or others, as appropriate, for collaborative problem solving.
Exercises sound judgment, knowledge, and creativity in decision making.
Takes on personal development and building a learning environment.
Completes and demonstrates competency in all mandatory trainings as identified by the organization including
knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development.
Participates in additional trainings as identified in supervision or by external licensing, contractual, and accreditation
organizations.

Qualifications

(Bilingual Spanish)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A. Education, Training and Experience
Master’s degree in psychology.
Appropriately licensed/certified by the Pennsylvania Board of Educational Examiners.
Post master’s level of professional training in an approved school psychology training program with institutional
recommendations. (Educational Specialist degree Ed.S.)
Basic computer and technology skills.
B. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Certified by the National School Psychology Certification Board (NSPCB).
Certified by National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
Pennsylvania Teachers Certification as a School Psychologist.
C. Ongoing Training and Credentialing
IV. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The School Psychologist will work indoors, outdoors, on campus and off campus with frequent stressful situations.
There is a 37.5 hour plus work week that includes occasional weekend and evening work.
Remarks:
Facility Locations: Need to travel all three location.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Philadelphia, PA 19126
American St. Philadelphia, PA 19140
Contract Duration 1-Year.
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Salary : $43 - $62