Position Title School Psychologist Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale $49,275.00 Base Salary Job Description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DUTIES:

The responsibilities listed in this job description cannot be considered to be all-inclusive; they are guidelines to help identify the major elements of the job. Specific assignments will be reviewed and changes will be made as needed. The current responsibilities of the Psychologist are: Demonstrate, promote, and practice cultural sensitivity toward students and staff through respect and understanding Promote equity, practice cultural responsiveness, create inclusive environments Ability to collaborate and consult with educational team members, parents, and component districts to create a safe and supportive learning environment Work with team members and building personnel to provide targeted interventions to teach social, emotional or behavioral regulation Collaborate with educational team members, parents, and staff to identify environmental factors that may be impacting learning Communicate with community-based providers to continue support for students at home Provide group and/or individual counseling using evidence-based interventions to address the diverse needs of students Evaluate students to determine current functioning, strengths and needs using that data to create a supportive environment at school and strengthen the home school connection, using current, valid and reliable assessment tools Gather data, through observations, records review, phone conversations with professionals outside of the school setting, to identify level of functioning for students, strengths and needs to achieving social emotional balance Conduct initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and Functional Behavioral Assessments Develop, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans and crisis management plans Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills Maintain knowledge of skills related to trauma, informed practices and provide crisis intervention for students and/or staff members as needed Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Job Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Appropriate NYSED Certification Successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training. Demonstrates familiarity with and understanding of many of the challenges facing youth and families and is committed to strengthening the connection between youth/families and schools. Demonstrates the skills necessary for and an appreciation of cultural and linguistic diversity as represented in the school community. Ensures that confidentiality and privacy is maintained with respect to all communications and records, unless exempted by law. Evaluated by the Building Principal and or Director of Pupil Services. Application Procedure Please provide cover letter, resume, application, PDF or Screenshot certification, transcripts, 3 written references, and 2 other references Job Category Teaching Job Location District Wide