School Psychologist, IN PERSON, Temp Assignment Sept-Dec

RCM Health Care is looking for a full time School Psychologist to work within the schools, on site, providing services, FBAs, evaluations and IEP meetings as necessary to school students who attend a charter school in Allentown, PA 18109.  Immediate interviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PA Certification – School Psychologist
• Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Master’s Degree

JOB ROLE
A School Psychologist assists school staff in the identification and programming of exceptional students and assists school staff with the design and implementation of intervention support for the successful integration into general education classes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers and interprets psychometric, diagnostic and/or clinical assessments.
• Prepares comprehensive evaluation reports based on the students' performance on assessments given.  Interprets report findings to all direct stakeholders including parents.
• Update appropriate staff and parents on the status of referral and evaluations.
• Participates in ESAP/SAP process in assigned buildings.
• Serves as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to review all pertinent evaluative data for disposition.  This includes preparing necessary team documents as necessary and appropriate.
• Forwards prepared and signed documents to the Director of Special Education for review and signature based on recommendation of MDT.
• Provides consultation and offers classroom strategies and interventions based on ESAP/SAP referrals and/or MDT recommendations.
• Designs and conducts therapeutic group sessions in coordinated efforts with building administration and SAP/ESAP teams.
• Responds to school staff's request for assistance before, during, or after a student crisis where he/she will provide psychological and/or technical assistance and help Page 2 (School Psychologist) with the development of an emotional behavioral intervention program.  Monitoring, evaluating and revising these plans is also expected.
• Develops and maintains a liaison with outside agencies that provide supportive emotional/mental health services to the students of the East Allegheny School District.
• Responsible for planning and presenting professional development activities to staff members as required which will include developing behavioral management plans for students with intensive needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of ethics and an ethical approach to his/her profession.
• Demonstrates competence, efficiency and independence in executing/completing duties assigned by Director of Special Education or the Superintendent.
• Works effectively with Special Education staff to ensure effective use of planning/work time to maximize office's organization and productivity.
• Continues to broaden skill set by attending  professional development training, workshops, continuing education, and on-going review of evaluation instruments, journal updates and “best practices: nationally and throughout the Commonwealth.
• Adheres to all Federal, State, and local Special Education guidelines relative to timeline compliances.

Schedule

• 2025-2026 School Year – Full Time – Will follow Academic Calendar – Sept-Dec but MAY go until 6/10/2026

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• 401K Flex Spending
• Referral Bonus Program
• Weekly Direct Deposit

Compensation

• Up to $60/hour – based on experience

About Us:
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.

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