Position: The Devereux Center for Effective Schools (CES) (www.centerforeffectiveschools.org), located in the greater Philadelphia region, is a nationally recognized not-for-profit research and training organization. The CES is committed to addressing the needs of children with and at-risk for developing emotional and behavioral disorders. The focus of the work of the Devereux CES is on establishing multi-tiered (universal, secondary, tertiary) systems of prevention and intervention to improve behavioral and academic supports at the district, school, classroom, and individual student levels. This mission is accomplished through training, consultation, model program development and applied research.
Primary Activities: The Consulting and Research Psychologist will serve as an applied scientist by
- Consulting with schools and districts to improve school climate and student behavior;
- Developing and implementing training programs to promote evidence-based intervention;
- Participating in the design and implementation of applied research;
- Contributing to the implementation and dissemination of currently funded projects;
- Collaborating on writing grant proposals;
- Contributing to writing journal articles and book chapters;
- Eventually generating independent funding through grant applications to federal, state or private (foundation) funding sources; and
- Providing mentoring and supervision to less experienced staff.
Qualifications:
- D. in school psychology;
- Experience in school settings;
- Ability to oversee research/demonstration projects;
- Training in applied behavior analysis;
- Excellent writing skills and record of publication and/or local or national presentations; and
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Eligibility for psychology licensure is preferred;
- BCBA or BCBA-eligible is a plus.
Additional Information: The primary purpose of Devereux is to provide quality service to those entrusted to our care by their families, guardians, agencies, and other designated parties. The most critical resource we have to accomplish this task is our employees. No intervention can be implemented without the assistance of competent employees who are physically and mentally prepared to carry out this tremendous responsibility.
For this reason, in addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare benefits program to eligible full-time employees, family members, and domestic partners. Health and welfare programs include medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, mental health services, and an Employee Assistance / Work Life Balance Program, as well as generous time-off policies, and a 403 B retirement plan. Additionally, voluntary, employee paid, Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance are available to FT employees.
Devereux offers Voluntary Medical and / or Dental Coverage – available to eligible PT employees and FT employees who have not yet satisfied the eligibility waiting period for FT benefit offerings.
**It is the intent of Devereux to continue to offer these benefits; however, we reserve the right to change or stop them at any time, with or without notice.
CONTACT INFORMATION – Please send electronic materials via email to Mr. Robert Simon, Corporate Director of Human Resources, at rsimon@devereux.org. The due date for application materials is March 31, 2016.
Materials must include:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduate transcripts
- Reprints of publications
- Three letters of recommendation.
To learn more about Devereux, please visit our home page at www.devereux.org.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screen required. EOE
For further information about the Devereux CES, go to www.centerforeffectiveschools.org
For more information about the position, contact Dr. Barry McCurdy (bmccurdy@devereux.org)