SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

The Hagedorn Little Village School•Seaford, NY

20d•$62,000 - $67,000

About The Position

The Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Special Children, in Seaford, New York, serves children with developmental disabilities ages 2 to 12. This School Psychologist position supports the CPSE (Committee on Pre-School Special Education) evaluations department, which assesses children ages 2.5 to 5.5 who are referred by their local school districts. This is a full-time, 10-month salaried position following the school calendar, with hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is beginning immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience, with a stated 10-month salary range of $62,000 to $67,000.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology.
Certification as a School Psychologist.
Passion for working with children and families.
Empathy and consideration for others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills, ability to multitask, and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members.
Fingerprinting and a New York State criminal background check are mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Experience with school districts or CPSE procedures.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Conduct social history interviews and classroom observations.
Conduct cognitive and educational evaluations.
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments in community preschools.
Provide families with information regarding the CPSE process and evaluations conducted with their child.
Participate in school district meetings and present evaluations to the Committee on Preschool Special Education.
Complete Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Conduct parent training sessions (optional).