School Year: 2025-2026 School Psychologist

West Perry School District

Minimum Salary:  $74,500

Successful candidates starting salary will consider applicants academic and work experience.

Position: School Psychologist                                   Location:  District-wide

Reports to:  Coordinator of Student Services            Assignment: 245 days

Job Summary:  The school psychologist provides consultation, support, and direct assessment of academic achievement and behavioral health within the school environment.  A school psychologist is responsible for conducting psychological, academic and behavioral assessments in the diagnosis and identification of diverse learners and their needs according to PA Code.  The school psychologist serves as a member of the school team to support a safe and positive school climate, promote and provide behavioral and mental health services, and coordinate care with private agencies (PDE CSPG 81 – School Psychologist PK-12).

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.  Valid Pennsylvania certificate as a School Psychologist.  Master's Degree required with post-master’s work in school psychology, counseling and community relations preferred.

POSITION FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

     1.  Coordinate and manage initial referrals for the MDE/IEP process (including completion and tracking).

2. Participate in the MTSS process and serve on MTSS committee(s).

3. Consult with staff for instructional problem-solving.

4. Conduct diagnostic evaluations.

5. Interpret assessment information for staff and parents.

6. Consult with staff and parents regarding child development.

7. Serve as a consultant to committees and task forces/department/staff regarding assessment, study

        skills, learning, behavior and counseling methods.

8. Establish and maintain programs that promote positive attitudes/values among students (could be direct involvement or coordination with agencies).

9. Consult with students, parents, teachers and administrators about strengths and weaknesses in student learning, personality, behavioral, emotional and social factors which affect learning.

10. Coordinate referrals with outside agencies.

11. Work with students individually and with small groups as needed.

12. Provide direction in the use of community resources.

13. Maintain record of all counseling cases with appropriate regard for confidentiality.

14. Perform other assigned duties as required by the superintendent.