School Psychologist
About The Position
The School Psychologist serves children from birth to five years old at Roosevelt Children's Center, which provides home-, community-, and center-based services. The role is part of a multidisciplinary evaluation team and involves assessing children, supporting their educational and behavioral programs, consulting with families and staff, and providing services to children and parents. The position also includes documentation, professional development, and maintaining confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility to meet program needs.
Requirements
- Master's degree in School Psychology.
- New York State certification in School Psychology (Public School Teacher Certificate, certification area: School Psychology).
- Experience or knowledge of developmental disabilities.
- Experience or knowledge of early childhood development.
- Current, valid New York State driver's license that meets Agency driver standards.
Responsibilities
- Complete evaluations of children as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including social histories, record reviews, and observations in preschool or natural environments.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments as necessary and collaborate on Behavior Intervention Plans when required; monitor plans and help classroom teachers complete progress updates.
- Attend CPSE meetings to review results, discuss eligibility, and develop IEPs as required.
- Attend weekly evaluation and support team meetings.
- Provide ongoing interactions and consultation for special education teachers and therapists, including classroom observations and feedback on behavior management strategies.
- Complete required paperwork for documentation and billing.
- Participate in student team meetings for assessment, comprehensive program planning, information sharing, and carryover of goals across skill areas.
- Provide IEP services to children and parents, including Parent Education and Training.
- Build working relationships with families and provide support, encouragement, and training or education as required.
- Provide classroom staff with ongoing education and training on techniques and strategies for children's social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Consult with staff, parents, physicians, CPSEs, and other professionals about changes to students' needs and programs.
- Attend in-service workshops and appropriate conferences, or complete self-study and mentoring, to maintain certification and support ongoing professional development.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect for students, families, and co-workers, as well as appropriate professional and personal boundaries, including on social media.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation time
- Sick time
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid training
- Bereavement leave
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plan with Agency match
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Job Type
Full-time
