26-27 School Psychologist (Step + $5,000)

TrulyHired; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental plan

9 personal days per year

401(k) with 5% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave benefits

Professional development opportunities

Curriculum development opportunities

Internal hiring to capitalize on staff

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy in Rhode Island is hiring a School Psychologist to support RTI processes, conduct assessments, and collaborate with student support teams to plan instruction and interventions.

The role requires an advanced degree in school psychology, RI certification, and a dedication to equity. The district offers professional development, competitive benefits, and opportunities for curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in school psychology required.
• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred, but not required.
• Successful applicants must hold RI certification/licensure by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Administer, interpret and utilize psychological tests and assessments to complete reports.
• Participate in RTI processes and plan educational programs with recommendations.
• Help teams use data to plan instruction and meet standards.
• Identify students in need of support and coordinate actions with staff.
• Collaborate with student support teams and develop behavior plans.
• Provide ongoing consultation and modeling of therapeutic strategies.
• Maintain accurate student and staff records as required by policy.
• Manage an assessment caseload in line with timelines and guidelines.

Skills

Strong collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Advanced degree in school psychology

Rhode Island certification/licensure

Bilingual (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP's scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers. Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Required Certification

If required for the role, employees must hold and provide evidence of an appropriate Rhode Island certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.

Opportunities and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental plan
• Internal hiring to capitalize on individual strengths and interests
• Referral and return bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
• All staff members receive 9 personal days per year
• Opportunities for curriculum development
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits
• Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Longevity Bonuses
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

Expectations of a BVP Team Member

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars in a complex world
• Is results driven, with excellent planning and organizing skills, and a "do whatever it takes" attitude and work ethic
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Attends mandatory professional development sessions and family meet and greets

• BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

School Psychologist Responsibilities

• Administer, interpret, and utilize psychological tests, functional behavior assessments, and other evaluation materials to complete comprehensive reports
• Participate in the RTI process for scholars with confirmed or suspected special needs and in the subsequent planning of educational programs. Discuss evaluation results and meaningful recommendations as related to the referral question
• Help school teams use evaluation and observation data to plan instruction that will help scholars meet learning standards and access curriculum
• Identify scholars in need of support and/or referral services through observation, data collection, informal evaluation, and formal evaluation, and assist school personnel in the implementation and coordination of appropriate action steps
• Work in collaboration with the student support team
• Assist school teams in developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior intervention plans
• Provide ongoing consultation and modeling of therapeutic strategies for teaching teams and support staff
• Maintain accurate, complete, and comprehensive scholar and staff records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Manage an assessment caseload to maintain strict adherence to all assessment timelines pursuant to special education guidelines
• Certification in relevant psychological field
• CPI Certified

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in school psychology required
• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred, but not required
• Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island certification and licensure by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.

Compensation Range

Refer to Teacher STEP Scale

To Apply

• Please submit your resume and tailored cover letter online. Your cover letter should highlight your alignment with our mission. Your cover letter and resume should be saved with your first and last name. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.

More information about our organization can be found at www.blackstonevalleyprep.org.

Blackstone Valley Prep is Rhode Island Mayoral Academy's (RIMA) flagship academy. Rhode Island Mayoral Academies (RIMA) was created in 2009 as an organization dedicated to creating a statewide network of high-performing charter public schools. RIMA recruits and supports the nation's best nonprofit charter school operators, providing them with an array of resources while holding them accountable for high student achievement. RIMA is a key player in a growing statewide education reform movement in Rhode Island, a recent Race to the Top winner.