School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a School Psychologist to provide school-based services for a local school district in Newark, Delaware.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Works hours are 7-2:30pm or 8-3:30pm.

Perks We offer competitive rates with compensation for direct AND indirect time, including treatment sessions, documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.

This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility.

Kelly Pediatric Therapy provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.

School-Based Academy: We provide the support and community that a new school-based therapist needs to feel comfortable and to be successful.

Lending Library: Kelly Pediatric Therapy recognizes the additional expenses involved in providing evaluations and materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling, instruction, and mentoring for students struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to evaluate eligibility for special education services.
• Increase student achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to meet individual needs.
• Design and implement interventions and student progress monitoring systems.
• Support effective individualized instruction.
• Help create positive classroom environments.
• Collect and analyze data related to school improvement, student outcomes, and accountability requirements.
• Promote school policies and programs that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment and maintaining positive school climates conducive to learning.
• Respond to crises by providing leadership, direct services, and referrals to community support services when needed.

Company Profile: Each year, the number of students receiving related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) changes and grows. The need for expert clinicians (like you!) to serve these students is the catalyst for Kelly Pediatric Therapy's mission to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services.

For over 20 years, Kelly Pediatric Therapy has partnered with Independent Contractors who share this same mission. Together, we can change the way we help children access their full education and reach their potential!

Qualifications:

• DE State License in Psychology
• Child Abuse, State, and Federal Clearances