School Psychologist
About The Position
Liberty POST is seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood School Psychologist for per diem work with children ages 3–5 through Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available in Madison County. The role involves evaluating preschool children, documenting assessment results, coordinating with families and service providers, and participating in team and CPSE meetings. Liberty POST has provided individualized services since 1994 and operates across New York State and Indiana. The organization employs more than 500 professionals and uses a collaborative approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. Its work emphasizes children’s natural learning environments, families’ strengths and needs, and the diversity of the population served. Pay rates are listed as $150 for a CPSE psychological evaluation, $100 for a social history, and $100 for an educational evaluation.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in School Psychology or Doctor of Psychology.
- Evaluation and assessment experience.
- Familiarity with a variety of preschool assessment tools.
- Effective communication by phone, email, in public, and in large groups.
- Proficiency with assessment tools necessary for evaluations.
- Ability to work independently, manage time, and prioritize tasks appropriately.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Evidence of independence, initiative, and forward thinking in clinical expertise.
- Openness to feedback and commitment to quality services.
- Positive response to suggestions and directions, a flexible attitude, and ability to generate ideas and process improvements.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of client records.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and work effectively with related agencies, community members, clients, families, and coworkers.
- Establish and maintain rapport with clients, family members, caregivers, and coworkers.
- Review client information before evaluations and complete necessary client forms in collaboration with families, other evaluators, and current service providers.
- Complete IEP direct, including goals, outcome summary, and results.
- Gather outside information about a child’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.
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 CEU courses accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA, and CTLE.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Work with a team of professionals committed to making a difference.
- Biweekly payment with direct deposit.
