School Psychologist
About The Position
Liberty POST is seeking a motivated and energetic School Psychologist for per diem work with children from birth to age 5 through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available in Goshen, Wappinger, Sugar Loaf, Ulster County, and Westchester, New York. Liberty POST provides individualized services across New York State and Indiana, using a collaborative team approach to offer evaluations, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. Its work emphasizes children’s natural learning environments, families’ strengths and needs, and the diverse communities it serves. The School Psychologist evaluates and monitors children’s progress, determines realistic goals, develops and adjusts treatment plans, and documents evaluations and progress in an electronic medical record. The role also requires writing detailed reports, maintaining confidential records, and following applicable state laws and regulations for Early Intervention and CPSE/CSE special education. Compensation is per diem, with listed rates of $180 for psychological evaluations, $125 for social histories, $40 for observations, and $25 for CPSE meetings. Benefits and retirement packages are available for full-time positions; other offerings include sick-time accrual, mentoring, accredited continuing education courses, flexible scheduling, teamwork with professionals, and biweekly direct deposit.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in School Psychology.
- At least two years of experience working with children in special education.
- New York State certification as a School Psychologist.
- Knowledge and experience administering standardized testing in cognitive, achievement, behavioral/social-emotional, and adaptive skills areas.
- Experience using Frontline (formerly IEP Direct) to assist in developing IEPs.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, monitor, and track children’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Test and evaluate children’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
- Record initial evaluations, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using an Electronic Medical Record system.
- Write detailed analyses and reports.
- Organize and maintain the confidentiality of children’s records and other documentation.
- Follow state laws and regulations relating to Early Intervention and CPSE/CSE special education.
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.
