School Psychologist - 11 Month - 2026 - 2027 School Year

HCPS • Harford, PA

35d

About The Position

To provide a full continuum of psychological services to students, families/caregivers, and professional staff; to prevent or remediate academic, emotional, or behavior problems.

Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a Standard Professional Certificate I with school psychologist endorsement.
• Excellent oral/written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to parents/caregivers, school staff, and community providers regarding the mental health, behavioral, and instructional needs of students.
• Collaborates with school staff in planning and developing school-wide programs and initiatives to address or prevent behavioral or academic problems; follows-up to monitor effectiveness and adjust strategies as necessary.
• Conducts comprehensive psychological assessments of referred students, including cognitive, social-emotional, behavioral, adaptive, and academic functioning.
• Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments and develops academic and behavioral support plans where necessary.
• Conducts threat assessments of students who present possible threats of harm towards themselves, others, or property.
• Conducts assessments of student eligibility for the Autism waiver.
• Prepares diagnostic reports analyzing student learning and behavior problems, interprets assessment information to parents/caregivers and staff, and makes recommendations for appropriate remedial or therapeutic support.
• Participates in school-based team conferences as appropriate, e.g., Student Services Team, Section 504, IEP, manifestation determination.
• Provides consultation for and/or conducts direct and indirect interventions to facilitate the functioning of individuals, groups, and/or programs.
• Provides necessary counseling and other related services to students with disabilities according to their Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or 504 plans; counsels other students as necessary.
• Provides crisis intervention assistance when needed, including service as a member of the county-wide Trauma Response Team.
• Participates in on-going professional development designed to enhance and increase professional skills as a school psychologist.
• Plans and conducts staff development and parent/caregiver education training sessions throughout the school year regarding issues of human learning, development, mental health, and behavior.
• Conducts summer assessments of referred students; participates in summer IEP/5014 Team meetings as necessary.
• Provides counseling and other related services during the summer months as necessary, according to IEP or Extended School Year (ESY) service plans.
• Participates in curriculum/best practice development activities and helps coordinate Professional Learning Community (PLC) activities during the school year.
• Plans and participates in orientation/mentoring and peer supervision programs for new staff.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed