School Psychologist - Folcroft, United States - The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth Folcroft, United States

1 day ago

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title:
School Psychologist

Reports To:
TLC's Chief Clinical Officer

Organization Summary:

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth ("TLC") is a non-profit education and human services organization serving students and families in the Greater Philadelphia Area for 50 years.

Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is one of the region's largest community-based organizations providing alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families.

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Position Summary:

The School Psychologist will work with primarily high school students at Southeast Delco to (a) support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach; (b) apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally; and (c) partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.

Duties & Responsibilities
Improve Academic Achievement

Promote student motivation and engagement
Conduct psychological and academic assessments
Individualize instruction and interventions
Manage student and classroom behavior
Monitor student progress
Collect and interpret student and classroom data

Promote Positive Behavior and Mental Health

Improve students' communication and social skills
Assess student emotional and behavioral needs
Provide individual and group counseling
Promote problem solving, anger management and conflict resolution
Reinforce positive coping skills and resilience
Promote positive peer relationships and social problem solving
Make referrals to and help coordinate community services provided in schools

Support Diverse Learners

Assess diverse learning needs
Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds

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Plan appropriate Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities
Modify and adapt curricula and instruction
Adjust classroom facilities and routines to improve student engagement and learning
Monitor and effectively communicate with parents about student progress

Create Safe, Positive School Climates

Prevent bullying and other forms of violence
Support social-emotional learning
Assess school climate and improve school connectedness
Implement and promote positive discipline and restorative justice
Implement school-wide positive behavioral supports
Identify at risk students and school vulnerabilities
Provide crisis prevention and intervention services

Strengthen Family-School Partnerships

Help families understand their child's learning and mental health needs
Assist in navigating special education processes
Connect families with community service providers when necessary
Help effectively engage families with teachers and other school staff
Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgrounds
Help students transition between school and community learning environments, such as residential treatment or juvenile justice programs

Improve School-Wide Assessment and Accountability Monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior

Generate and interpret useful student and school outcome data
Collect and analyze data on risk and protective factors related to student outcomes
Plan services at the district, building, classroom, and individual levels

Skills & Knowledge:

Leadership and soft skills:
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o Good organizational and time management skills
o Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team

Technical skills:
o Good working knowledge of mental health and the treatment of affective and behavioral disorders
o Good working knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment

Education & Experience:

Education:
Master's degree in education or psychology required

Certification:
Certified School Psychologist in Pennsylvania

Experience:
Previous work experience in school setting is preferred

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Work Environment:
Home, school, community, and office settings.

Work Hours:
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 10-month position.

Travel:
Travel to the designated school, various homes, and community settings within the school community.

EEO Statement:

TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.

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