Jobe Bennett
Pittsburgh
Summary
Seasoned School Psychologist with over 30 years of experience, notably with Pittsburgh Public School District, excelling in functional behavior assessments and collaborative problem-solving. Demonstrated success in enhancing student well-being through data-driven interventions and positive behavior supports. Proven track record in crisis management and academic interventions across 42 schools.
Knowledgeable School Psychologist with strong foundation in school psychology. Skilled in assessing student needs and implementing effective intervention strategies to support emotional and academic development. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with educators and parents while utilizing crisis intervention and counseling skills effectively.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist Summer Position
Pittsburgh Public School District
12.1995 - Current
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Performed special educational psychological evaluations
- Wrote Evaluation and Reevaluation reports
- Collaborated and consulted with educational teams daily
- Performed observations and interpreted data provided by teachers and families
- Performed substitute work for coleagues with excessive work loads in other schools
- Have worked in 42 different schools in 30 years
- Have worked in the Summer School Psychologist position for the last 4 years (sporadically before then)
Education
Masters + COGS + All But Dissertation (PhD) - School Psychology
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA01-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05-1995
Skills
- Positive behavior supports
- Functional behavior assessments
- Academic intervention strategies
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Report Writing
- Data interpretation
Certification
Educational Specialist II, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Effective 12/1/2008 (Valid 99 years)
Continuing Education Credits (perpetual)
Timeline
School Psychologist Summer Position
Pittsburgh Public School District
12.1995 - Current
Educational Specialist II, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Effective 12/1/2008 (Valid 99 years)
Continuing Education Credits (perpetual)
Masters + COGS + All But Dissertation (PhD) - School Psychology
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
West Liberty University
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