Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lehigh Valley Charter High Schools for the Arts

Openings as of 4/1/2025

School Psychologist

JobID: 256

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/Psychologist


Date Posted:
  8/21/2024


Location:
  Charter Arts


Date Available:
  Immediately


Closing Date:
  03/31/2025


  LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION

VISION
To develop the next generation of collaborative artists and innovative thinkers who will impact the world with their unique vision and voice.

MISSION
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts provides a unique environment that fosters a creative, academic approach to learning and a development of talent in the arts.  Built upon passion, discipline and a commitment to excellence this integrated educational experience inspires all students to believe in themselves and what they can accomplish.

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) is a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt corporation founded in 1998. Charter Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

TO APPLY
Submit your cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, certification (if applicable), and clearances as one PDF document to jobs@charterarts.org.  Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Click the following link to complete an online application.  https://www.applitrack.com/charterarts/onlineapp/
 
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Essential Functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
 
• Provide comprehensive evaluations in the identification and development of educational services for students through MTSS, IEPs, and 504s; attend IEP meetings, conduct re-evaluations and record reviews of students as per industry standards and timelines as required
• Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and record reviews and present to guardians, students, and team members
• Ensure that senior transcripts are distributed to college and university destinations for the current graduating class as proof of graduation
• Primary contact for alumni in need of transcripts or proof of graduation
• Oversight of the distribution of four quarterly report cards
• All employees are expected to be active change agents with an equity-based, innovative mindset, for advancing the future of their students and departments
• Perform appropriate clinical assessments as requested by the Specialized Services Administrator
• Collaborate with school administration on the development of a robust MTSS and PBIS program, or programs, and ensure appropriate rollout and schoolwide implementation
• Utilize PowerSchool and IEP Writer to enter reports and data as necessary
• Schedule and conduct individual and group counseling sessions as needed (not to replace outside counseling services for students), support the school Social Worker to do the same
• Recommend and utilize community resources in support of students
• Lead the Student Support Team (SST) and SAP team and provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Reflect on practice and be insightful, demonstrating and recommending new and improved strategies, processes, and procedures to improve services and outcomes for students
• Establish home-school partnerships to enhance student achievement
• Seek professional development opportunities that benefit themself, the counseling department, and the school at large, be willing to present professional development to school faculty/staff
• Be proactive and focus on providing suggestions and solutions to improve support for all students schoolwide
• Work as an influential team member with all school personnel and closely collaborate with the special education department, school counseling, school social worker, and school administration to ensure support for all students as necessary; consult with various stakeholders as necessary
• Maintain best practices, theories, and techniques to support students
• Develop a return-to-school procedure for students returning from mental health or other outside placements
• Establish a program or system of support for teachers struggling with student mental health needs in the classroom
• Develop programming for students struggling with mental health needs in the classroom
• Support school administration in developing and facilitating suicide prevention awareness, assemblies, and initiatives for students, staff, and parents
• Participate in the Child Find process to help identify students with potential special education needs
• Adhere to Mandated Reporter guidelines
• Collaborate with Administration to plan Family Engagement
• Interpret PAYS data and collaborate with administer the PAYS survey
• Share mental health resources with families, staff, and students
• Member of Safe2Say Something Team
• Maintain record-keeping that is accurate, systematic, and comprehensive
• Other duties as assigned
 
Job/Position-Specific Requirements:
 
• Valid Pennsylvania Certificate as a Certified School Psychologist (Eligible)
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Preferred)
• Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
• One year of experience providing evaluations/counseling in a school setting (excluding the internship/practicum year preferred)
• Previous experience working as a School Psychologist in an educational setting is preferred
• Experience participating in IEP meetings, completing educational eligibility determinations, and comprehensive reports
• Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, and build relationships across diverse groups
• Strong knowledge of psychological assessment tools and techniques
• Work effectively as part of a team
 
Job Type: Full-time
 
Pay: $49,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year
 
Benefits:
 
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
 
Schedule:
 
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
 
License/Certification:
 
• Certified School Psychologist (Preferred)
 
Work Location: In person





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