This position reports to the Principal and is located at Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, Scranton, PA

Job Description

The School Psychologist performs intial psycho-educational intake evaluations for SSDHHC; provides written psycho-educational re-evaluations; performs psychological testing, if needed: participates in the RR Process; participates in initial Individualized Educational Program (IEP) development and in IEP yearly reviews; participates in Child Study Team meetings; observes students in the classroom; reviews cumulative records for student evaluation; designs and implements behavior plans as needed for specific children; coordinates outreach evaluations and services.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree plus additional course work and an internship in school psychology.  PA Certification in School Psychology K-12 required.

Sign language skills of applicants will be rated using the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI); “Advanced” level skills are preferred at hire.

PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances required.

Salary

Starting Salary is dependent upon degree  and experience and includes Full benefits with membership in the State’s teacher retirement system, medical, dental and vision benefits, and life insurance.

Send letter of application and resume to:

Helen K. Shirey, Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsuylvania 15218
Or emal to: hshirey@wpsd.org

For information about all our employment opportunities at all our locations, please visit us at www.thescrantonschool.org and www.wpsd.org

 

The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children does not discriminate in its programs of education, employment, and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, disability or sexual preference.