School Psychologist - Strides Therapy and Educational Services
Elkton, MD
About the Job
Job Title: School Psychologist
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 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.
- ResponsibilitiesConduct 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.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from NASP-approved/accredited program
- Valid state license or certification as a School Psychologist.
- 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
Benefits:
- 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%
- up to 40 hours PTO/sick time
- State certification or license Reimbursement
- National Certification Stipend if applicable
- group professional liability insurance
- yearly CEU platform stipend
Please contact Sami Barra, MSP, CCC-SLP for more information and additional details. (410) 929-3949
If you're a motivated School Psychologist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
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