School-Based School Psychologist

• 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!