Psychologist - Berks County Intermediate Unit #14
Position: Psychologist
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: School Psychologist
Job Location: Berks County Intermediate Unit
Beginning: Immediately
Deadline: Open until filled **
District: Berks County Intermediate Unit #14
Reading, PA 19612
Telephone: 610-987-8476
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Job Description:
Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position:
The School Psychologist provides psycho-educational services of a diagnostic-prescriptive and/or consultative nature for referred students from ages 3 through 21 and acts as a resource and consultant to school personnel.


Job Responsibilities (see job description on BCIU website posting for additional details):
  • Supports school personnel with the initial screening process to assist in determining appropriate assessments and methods for evaluations and determining special education eligibility.
  • Conducts the initial evaluation of students to determine if there is a psychological and/or psycho-educational basis to suspect exceptionality.
  • Re-evaluates exceptional students as needed.
  • Acts as chairperson of diagnostic and placement teams unless otherwise determined by special education supervisor.
  • Generates reports for all evaluated students.

Qualifications:
  • Pennsylvania certificate as required by the Department of Education.

Schedule:
Full-time, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 35 hours/week, 10 months/year. 
Salary:  
  •            Bachelor = $51,419 to $80,190
  • Bach+15 credits = $52,136 to $80,915
  • Bach+24 credits = $52,927 to $81,715
  •              Masters = $62,870 to $92,455
  • Mast+15 credits = $63,563 to $93,155
  • Mast+30 credits = $64,255 to $93,855
  • Mast+45 credits = $65,641 to $95,255
  • Mast+60 credits = $66,877 to $96,505
 Benefits Included:
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Long term disability
Life insurance
Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions

Apply online at www.berksiu.org/jobline. EOE.
 

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.