School Psychologist

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The Bucks IU School Psychologists works within IU programs, school districts and contracted entities to complete comprehensive evaluations and reevaluations, serve on school multidisciplinary teams, promote positive mental health in the form of counseling, crisis management and emotional/behavior interventions and consult with school teams regarding individuals and systems-level needs for special education programming. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Professional Staff Core Essential Functions: 

Primary duties and responsibilities an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully fulfill the requirements of a position. 

• Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence.
• Complete comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations for students ranging in age from five (5) to 21 years old to determine school-based eligibility and strengths and needs as it relates to educational programming.
• Serve on a multidisciplinary team to collect and interpret data to provide consultation regarding student programming and classroom/program-wide supports
• Promote positive mental health within the school community and IU programs including counseling, crisis management and emotional/behavioral interventions.
• Participate as a member of the Bucks IU PREPaRE Crisis Response Team, providing on-site and consultative crisis response, assessment, and recovery support to students, staff, and school communities throughout Bucks County following critical incidents.
• Communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders, including parents, students and school districts to advocate for educational programming needs.
• Participate in professional development opportunities that promote continued learning and better practice
• Consult, design, and implement academic and behavioral interventions for students.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings to discuss programming, problem-solving, and transitions.
• Complete paperwork and manage evaluations within mandated timeline periods.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance, support, and collaboration with colleagues and team members as needed to support departmental and organizational goals. 

Physical Demands