Job Title: Certified School Psychologist
Program: Approved Private School - George Crothers Memorial School
Location: 401 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore PA 19081
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, school calendar;
Position Description: GCMS is seeking a full-time Certified School Psychologist in our school program. The School Psychologist is to provide evaluations, write comprehensive reports, complete observations, support the educational team, assist with educational needs of the students, and facilitate professional development in an APS setting for students with multiple disabilities and behavioral needs.
Responsibilities:
- Review student records and analyze information pertinent to student learning and school adjustment needs.
- Select, administer, score, and analyze individual tests of intelligence, academic achievement, psychological processing, and personality and attitudes to referred students.
- Conduct informal and formal observations of students as part of the evaluation process.
- Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team to determine classifications that align with IDEA and support the recommended educational program for the individual student.
- Write re-evaluation reports and contribute summary information to the IEP.
- Determine the need for additional academic and/or social-emotional support.
- Consult with BCBA and behavior team regarding FBA and PBSP.
- Provide consultation services and resources for teachers, paraeducators, and related service providers.
- Conduct activities in accordance with the Pennsylvania School Psychology Association Code of Ethics.
- Determine professional development goals that support special education students’ access to their school community.
- Provide related trainings to the educational team.
- Support the planning and implementation of special education initiatives. Integrate new developments, research findings, and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives.
- Keep informed of legal requirements governing special education issues.
Qualifications:
- Valid Pennsylvania DOE School Psychologist Certificate or eligibility.
- State of Pennsylvania Department of Education Teaching Certificate in Special Education preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years teaching experience with special education desired
- Clear Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI Background Checks.
Visit our website at www.cades.org to complete an online application or mail resume to:
CADES - Human Resources Department
401 Rutgers Ave.
Swarthmore, PA 19081
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional within the building
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, citizenship, color, disability, genetic information (including family members’ genetic information), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. We value and promote diversity as a strategic advantage. EOE
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Teaching with special education: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PA DOE School Psychologist Certificate or eligibility (Preferred)
Work Location: In person