School-Based Psychologist
25 days ago
Anchorage
Job Description Job Title: School-Based Psychologist Location: Anchorage, AK 99504 Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services About Us: Join a dynamic, women-owned and operated, and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering professionals, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally, and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision. Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. Responsibilities: • Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs., • Collaborate with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs)., • Provide counseling and interventions to support students' emotional and mental health needs., • Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic and behavioral challenges., • Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes., • Promote positive mental health through prevention programs, crisis intervention, and school-wide initiatives., • Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations. Additional Details: In-person only • Must reside within 45 minutes of the school district, • Certification as a School Psychologist by the Alaska Department of Education, • Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, • Experience with positive behavior support and with universal strategies on how to support students with behavioral concerns, • Experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of assessments, • Knowledge of Special Education Law as outlined within the Alaska Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), • Proven ability to develop modifications and accommodations for the general education curriculum, • Experience and training in administering and interpreting psychological evaluations within an educational setting, • Proven track record of the ability to develop and maintain positive, approachable, and acceptable relationships with school staff, parents, building administrators, and community agencies, • Essential Duties and Responsibilities not limited to:, • Conducts extensive psychological evaluations of students, • Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning, • Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team), • Support effective individualized instruction, • Collect data and provide systematic observations for students experiencing challenges in the school setting., • Make referrals and participate in the coordination of community support services, • Member of school support teams, • Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the event a situation is warranted, • Stays current on new developments in the field of education, • All other duties assigned Qualifications: • Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program, • Valid AK state license or state department of education certification as a School Psychologist., • Educator Certificate (if applicable), • Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting., • Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations., • Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques., • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities., • Commitment to cultural competence and diversity., • Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings., • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs Other Requirements: • Type C School Psychologist Licensure through the Alaska Board of Education. Full-time Benefits Include: • Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution, • 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit), • Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit), • AK State Licensure Reimbursement, • National Certification Stipend, • Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit), • Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit), • Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit), • Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit), • Life insurance (also a part-time benefit), • Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit) Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: danamorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com / Phone: 443-247-5517 If you're a motivated School-Based Psychologist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Job Posted by ApplicantPro