School Psychologist

Position:                              School Psychologist

Supervisor:                         Program Director

Function:                             To complete diagnostic evaluations and provide                                                     support to classroom teachers and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary evaluation team with responsibility for completing evaluations of children including social histories, record reviews, and observations of students in preschool/natural environments. 
2. May conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) as necessary. Collaborates to support completion of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) if required based on the results of an FBA. Monitors the BIP and assists the classroom teacher in completing regular progress updates.
3. Attends CPSE meetings to review results, discuss eligibility and develop IEPs as required.
4. Attends weekly evaluation and support team meetings.
5. Maintains ongoing interactions and provides consultation time for special education teachers and therapists. This includes conducting classroom observations and providing feedback to teachers on behavior management strategies.
6. Completes required paperwork for documentation and billing purposes.
7. Participates in team meetings for each student in the caseload for the purpose of assessment, comprehensive program planning, information sharing, and carryover of goals in all skill areas.
8. Provides IEP services to children and parents such as Parent Education and Training.
9. Facilitates a working relationship with families.  Provides support and encouragement, as well as training/education as required. 
10. Provides ongoing education and training to classroom staff on techniques and strategies useful for a variety of social/emotional and behavioral needs in children.
11. Consults with staff, parents, physicians, CPSEs, and other professionals as to any changes involving students’ needs and programs.
12. Attends in-service workshops and appropriate conferences and/or completes self-study and mentoring for ongoing professional development to maintain certification.
13. Maintains confidentiality and respect for all students, their family members, and co-workers.  Maintains appropriate professional and personal boundaries including on social media.  
14. Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:

MS in School Psychology.

NYS certification in School Psychology (Public School Teacher Certificate- Certification areas School Psychology.

Experience/Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities.

Experience/Knowledge of Early Childhood Development.

Must possess a current, valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency driver standards.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Competencies: 

Experience with birth – age 5 population.

Parent education and training skills.

Experience writing Functional Behavior Assessments.

Training as a Behavioral Specialist.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to alternate between sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting and crawling on a frequent basis throughout the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis. Must be able to read, write and communicate with children and adults on a frequent basis. Must possess sight and hearing within a normal range (with or without corrective devices). May be exposed to excessive cold or heat. May be required to work in community settings. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, excessive noise, and cleaning chemicals. 

Job Status:  Exempt