2 Consultant jobs

The School District of Philadelphia is dedicated to upholding relevant educational and psychological programming for all children by conducting valid and reliable evaluations. School Psychologists work under the direction of the Director, Psychological Services and are responsible for performing the following essential duties:   Job Summary Provides psychological services to students thought to be eligible for special education services or for gifted services. Performs evaluations of the cognitive, academic and social-emotional development of students through the use of techniques such as non-biased testing, observation and clinical evaluation. Provides consultative services to all stakeholders regarding the process and services to schools within the School District of Philadelphia. Participates in the multi-disciplinary team process and individual educational programming activities for exceptional students. Assists regular education instructional staff in developing and...

Job Summary   Provides occupational therapy services to students in an effort to enhance the student’s ability to participate in their educational program. Therapeutic services are provided in a variety of settings including schools for the orthopedically impaired, schools with special classes for the physically challenged, licensed private facilities, and the residences of homebound students. Frequently provides services in an itinerant fashion.  Services are provided using a multidisciplinary model in consultation with parents, staff, personal care providers, community and medical agencies as appropriate to affect a comprehensive treatment program aimed at enhancing the student’s access to their educational program and consistent with the educational philosophy and goals of the District.   Essential Functions Proactively implements school-based therapy to enhance the student’s ability to access and make progress in his/her educational program, including provision of...