School Psychologist
About The Position
Liberty POST is seeking an Early Childhood School Psychologist for per diem work with children ages 3–5 through Preschool Special Education programs. The position is based in Madison County, with immediate openings. Liberty POST provides individualized services across New York State and Indiana through a collaborative team approach, including evaluation, direct therapy, and family education in children’s natural learning environments. The School Psychologist evaluates preschool-aged children, gathers information about their performance across settings, completes evaluation documentation, and participates in CPSE meetings. The role involves working collaboratively with families, service providers, agencies, community members, and colleagues while maintaining confidentiality and providing quality services.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in School Psychology or Doctor of Psychology.
- Evaluation and assessment experience.
- Familiarity with a variety of preschool assessment tools.
- Proficiency with assessment tools necessary for evaluations.
- Effective communication by phone, email, in public, and in large groups.
- Ability to work independently, manage time, and prioritize tasks appropriately.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Evidence of independence, initiative, and forward thinking related to clinical expertise.
- Openness to feedback and commitment to quality services.
- Ability to respond positively to suggestions and directions, maintain flexibility, and generate new ideas and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and work effectively with related agencies, community members, clients, families, and co-workers.
- Establish and maintain rapport with clients, family members, caregivers, and co-workers.
- Review client information before evaluations and complete necessary forms in collaboration with families, other evaluators, and current service providers.
- Complete IEP documentation, including goals, outcome summaries, and results.
- Gather outside information about children’s performance in a variety of settings.
- Use Provider Soft to record notes and evaluation results, and submit evaluation write-ups to the team leader.
- Attend and participate in ongoing staff in-services and mandatory quarterly meetings.
- Attend CPSE meetings.
- Maintain the confidentiality of client records.
Benefits
- Health benefits and retirement packages are available for full-time positions.
- Accrual of sick time based on New York State sick time laws.
- Mentoring offered to all providers.
- Access to unlimited accredited CEU courses through ASHA, AOTA, APTA, and CTLE.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Work with a team of professionals focused on making a difference.
- Biweekly payment by direct deposit.
