School Psychologist

Woonsocket Education Department • Woonsocket, RI

7d

About The Position

The School Psychologist will conduct psychological evaluations, coordinate behavioral support services, and participate in the IEP process. This role involves collaborating with IEP team members, providing information on accommodations and modifications, and identifying educationally relevant services. The psychologist will adhere to district and state special education regulations, including the RI special education IEP process. Responsibilities also include attending professional development, participating in RTI and department meetings, consulting with principals and faculty, providing crisis intervention, and communicating with various stakeholders. The role requires staying current with professional literature, evidence-based research, and ethical standards, while also seeking opportunities for professional growth and improvement.

Requirements

• RIDE teacher certification as a School Psychologist
• Completion of a Masters degree or higher from a school psychology program that is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.
• Experience with Special Education processes (i.e. IEP meetings, documentation, initials)
• Demonstrates knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide psychological practice in schools

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological evaluations: initial, three-year, extended and additional assessments as indicated within mandated timeframes
• Coordinates behavioral support services throughout district or school including FBA's, develops or assists in the development of behavior support plans and provides support to staff to implement strategies and collect data
• Participates in IEP process by providing evaluation results to Team Chair and providing reports in advance of meetings
• Participates in IEP team process and meetings by presenting and interpreting psychological evaluation results, summarizes key results for IEP team, and makes recommendations
• Assists the IEP team in understanding the impact of the disability on learning
• Collaborates with IEP team members to ensure proper documentation is completed at each IEP meeting
• Provides information regarding accommodations and/or modifications
• Helps identify educationally relevant and required services
• Adheres to entrance/exit criteria for programs and services
• Communicates with Team Chairs and Principals regarding concerns or questions
• Complies with the RI special education IEP process, including the development of the Individual Educational Programs (IEP)and related documents and the completion of all required paperwork and activities as mandated in State and Federal Special Education Regulations.
• Attends and participates in District-wide professional development activities as directed by the Special Education Director or Superintendent
• Schedules and participates in RTI District meetings
• Participates in Special Education Department and Building meetings when requested
• Consults to Principals, faculty and specialized programs within buildings
• Provides crisis/acute short term counseling/intervention for students in special circumstances at the request of the Principal and/or Special Education Director
• Consults to general and special educators, related service providers and parents regarding student support, management and other needs
• Communicates with Special Education Department, Building Principals, parents and outside agencies with regard to assessments
• Follows District, Department and Building initiatives, directives and procedures adheres to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies including compliance with all aspect of the RI IEP process and local procedures
• Participates in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with best practice and to meet RI Licensure requirements
• Uses professional literature, evidence based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions
• Uses professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision making
• Consistently uses practices that are likely to enable students to demonstrate respect for differences
• Regularly reflects on his/her practice, individually and with colleagues
• Consistently seeks outs and applies ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, and professional developmental activities to gain expertise
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or designee

What This Job Offers

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