School Psychologist: Elevate Student Growth & Well-Being

Pawtucket School Department; Poland; On-site; PLN 299,000 - 412,000; Full time

Job summary

Pawtucket School Department in Rhode Island is seeking a licensed school psychologist to support students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development. The role involves assessment, counseling, consultation with teachers and families, and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to plan individualized educational programs.

The successful candidate will hold RI School Psychologist Certification PK-12, have experience with diverse urban student populations, and participate in IEP, 504,

Qualifications

• Must include a Rhode Island School Psychologist certification issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Experience working with urban students is desirable.
• Desire to work with middle school students and young adults.
• Experience working with students with Autism and behavioral/social/emotional challenges.
• Experience with diversity preferred.
• Successful experience teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assesses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.
• Prepares case records on all referred students; submits and interprets required reports to parents, teachers, and team leaders.
• Confers with teachers and parents on placement and educational needs; attends case conferences.
• Provides counseling to students individually or in small groups as determined by the multi-disciplinary team.
• Attends Special Education, 504 and RTI meetings with outside agencies as school district representative.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing

Listening

Problem solving

Dispute resolution

Individual work

Group work

Research and data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Teaching and presenting

Instructional technology

Observing teaching techniques

Leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

RI School Psychologist Certificate PK-12

Job description

Pawtucket School Department in Rhode Island is seeking a licensed school psychologist to support students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development. The role involves assessment, counseling, consultation with teachers and families, and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to plan individualized educational programs.

The successful candidate will hold RI School Psychologist Certification PK-12, have experience with diverse urban student populations, and participate in IEP, 504,