School Psychologist

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403(610) 277-3715 | View email address on click.appcast.io DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTTitle: School PsychologistReports To: TLC’s Chief Clinical OfficerOrganization Summary:The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (“TLC”) is a non-profit education and human servicesorganization serving students and families in the Greater Philadelphia Area for 50 years. Foundedin 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is one of the region’s largest community-based organizationsproviding alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students andtheir families. For more information, please visit Summary: The School Psychologist will work with students in the Early Interventionprogram at Camden School District to (a) support students' ability to learn and teachers'ability to teach; (b) apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help childrenand youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally; and (c) partner withfamilies, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, andsupportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and thecommunity.Duties & ResponsibilitiesImprove Academic AchievementPromote student motivation and engagementConduct psychological and academic assessmentsIndividualize instruction and interventionsManage student and classroom behaviorMonitor student progressCollect and interpret student and classroom dataPromote Positive Behavior and Mental HealthImprove students’ communication and social skillsAssess student emotional and behavioral needsProvide individual and group counselingPromote problem solving, anger management and conflict resolutionReinforce positive coping skills and resiliencePromote positive peer relationships and social problem solvingMake referrals to and help coordinate community services provided in schoolsSupport Diverse LearnersAssess diverse learning needsProvide culturally responsive services to students and families from diversebackgroundsPlan appropriate Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilitiesModify and adapt curricula and instructionAdjust classroom facilities and routines to improve student engagement and learningMonitor and effectively communicate with parents about student progressCreate Safe, Positive School ClimatesPrevent bullying and other forms of violenceSupport social-emotional learningAssess school climate and improve school connectednessImplement and promote positive discipline and restorative justiceImplement school-wide positive behavioral supportsIdentify at risk students and school vulnerabilitiesProvide crisis prevention and intervention servicesStrengthen Family-School PartnershipsHelp families understand their child's learning and mental health needsAssist in navigating special education processesConnect families with community service providers when necessaryHelp effectively engage families with teachers and other school staffEnhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgroundsHelp students transition between school and community learning environments, such as residentialtreatment or juvenile justice programsImprove School-Wide Assessment and Accountability Monitor individual student progress in academicsand behaviorGenerate and interpret useful student and school outcome dataCollect and analyze data on risk and protective factors related to student outcomesPlan services at the district, building, classroom, and individual levelsSkills & Knowledge: • Leadership and soft skills:o Excellent communication and interpersonal skillso Good organizational and time management skillso Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment teamTechnical skills:o Good working knowledge of mental health and the treatment of affective and behavioral disorderso Good working knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatmentEducation & Experience:Education: Master’s degree in education or psychology requiredCertification: Certified School Psychologist in New JerseyExperience: Previous work experience in school setting is preferredOther Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain acomprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employeefor this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or withoutnotice. #J-18808-Ljbffr The-Lincoln-Center-For-Family-and-Yout