Position Title

Probationary School Psychologist

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$58,725 (BA Step 1) - $64,800 (MA Step 1)

Job Description

PROBATIONARY SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

(JV Forrestal Elementary)

Requirements:

• NYS Certified School Psychologist;
• Knowledge of NYSED Part 200, 201 and Federal IDEA regulations;
• Multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct psychological assessments, interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and instructional team meetings as needed;
• Provide individual and group therapy per IEP requirements;
• Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans;
• Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate;
• Provide assistance to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students;
• Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluation for improvement of services;
• Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping and problem solving in the classroom;
• Provide support services to caregivers as needed;
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families;
• Collaborate with the related services team and school principal to provide appropriate services and make recommendations as necessary.

Compensation per BTA Contract

Job Category

School Psychologist

Job Location

J.V Forrestal Elementary

Additional Information