School Psychologist K-12

POSITION

Full-time school psychologist position available for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Qualifications

• PA certified School Psychologist K-12
• Current FBI clearance, Pennsylvania criminal background check, child abuse clearance, Act 168 Disclosure, Act 126 clearance, Act 71 training
• 3-5 years of experience minimum preferred
  
  

Responsibilities

Mariana Bracetti Academy staff actively encourage academic excellence for all students. They strive to create a scholastic environment that nurtures as it challenges. All staff members work purposely and relentlessly to lay the foundation of a life-long learning process which enables students to master the academic rigors of college and meet the challenges and opportunities of 21st century employment. Candidate must be willing to be part of a team, including planning with teachers and other counselors, address different learning styles, foster positive communication, and establish a respectful and safe environment.

The School Psychologist will conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solve meetings. They will provide individual, group and family therapy per IEP requirements. In addition, they will lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans. They will integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate, and contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem solving in the classroom. A full list of responsibilities will be discussed in the the interview and hiring process.

Benefits

• Cost-sharing medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Participation in retirement plan
• Life insurance coverage equal to two times employee's annual salary at no cost to employee
• Master’s stipend
• Tuition reimbursement