26-27 School Psychologist (Step + $5,000)

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy • Cumberland, RI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems. BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers. Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities.

Requirements

• Certification in relevant psychological field
• CPI Certified
• Advanced degree in school psychology required
• Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island certification and licensure by their date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Administer, interpret, and utilize psychological tests, functional behavior assessments, and other evaluation materials to complete comprehensive reports
• Participate in the RTI process for scholars with confirmed or suspected special needs and in the subsequent planning of educational programs. Discuss evaluation results and meaningful recommendations as related to the referral question.
• Help school teams use evaluation and observation data to plan instruction that will help scholars meet learning standards and access curriculum.
• Identify scholars in need of support and/or referral services through observation, data collection, informal evaluation, and formal evaluation, and assist school personnel in the implementation and coordination of appropriate action steps
• Work in collaboration with the student support team
• Assist school teams in developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior intervention plans
• Provide ongoing consultation and modeling of therapeutic strategies for teaching teams and support staff
• Maintain accurate, complete, and comprehensive scholar and staff records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Manage an assessment caseload to maintain strict adherence to all assessment timelines pursuant to special education guidelines

Benefits

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan
• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
• Collaborative, team-driven culture
• Instructional coaching
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and access to tuition reimbursement for all employees
• All staff members receive a minimum of 9 personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
• Longevity Bonuses
• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
• Paid summer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level