School Psychologist

Job Description

Title: School Psychologist/TOSA Behavior Consultant

Qualifications:

* Effective communication and problem solving skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting
* Strong understanding of effective behavioral strateiges and supports to students
* Background supporting a range of students
* Certified by the NYS Education Department as a School Psychologist
* Good knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of school psychology
* Ability to understand procedures and functions in a school system with regard to special education
* Working knowledge of community resources applicable to school psychology
* Be able to work and communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, outside agencies, and other groups.
* Ability to evaluate, plan, and execute treatments

Responsibilities: Shall include but are not limited to the following:

* Provide instructional support services to staff at least 40%
* Provide professional development to staff in identified areas
* Serve as a resource to all staff
* Provide feedback as it relates students' FBAs, BIPs, Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or 504 Plans
* Makes recommendations on pupil placement
* Refers appropriate cases to other school specialists as needed (i.e. speech/language, reading, hearing and vision, occupational therapy)
* Prepares written reports of all psychological evaluations and keeps up-to-date files on all referrals
* Administers individual psychological tests for the evaluation of intelligence, learning styles, and personality factors affecting school adjustment
* Conducts follow-up conferences with appropriate personnel to interpret test results and make recommendations; serves as consultant to administrators and other school personnel.
* Serves as a member of building pupil personnel services team and the District Committee on Special Education
* Participates in and/or leads IEP and 504 Plan meetings including completing and discussing evaluations, planning, and making recommendations
* Serves as primary resource person for Committee on Special Education; provides data for recommendations of special education placements
* Serves as case manager for students referred to Committee on Special Education
* Confers with parents as necessary and makes recommendations to them with regard to services for children
* Advises and consults with parents of students being considered for placement in special education programs; monitors progress of pupils in special class placements
* Interprets district's psychological services to teachers and parents
* Acts as liaison between school and community health and social welfare agencies
* Completes various reports on students with disabilities as required by local, state, and federal governmental agencies
* Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through participation in area conferences, workshops, etc., and membership on district committees and in professional organizations
* Other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the supervisors.
* Maintain Data Security as applicable.
* Maintain confidentiality with staff, students, and family information.

Reports to: Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent for Personnel

Salary: Minimum Starting salary $51,893 as per the Victor Teacher's Association Agreement

(Negotiable based on experience)