2627 School Psychologist Step 5000

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary scale

Internal hiring opportunities

Collaborative, team-driven culture

Instructional coaching

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement for all staff

9 personal days per year

401(k) with 5% employer match

Generous parental leave

Flexible spending accounts (health & F

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy is hiring a School Psychologist in Rhode Island to support scholars through assessments, RTI participation, and interdepartmental collaboration. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction and coordinated behavior plans within a diverse, equity-focused environment.

The position requires an advanced degree in school psychology and RI certification, with bilingual candidates preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer, interpret, and utilize psychological tests and evaluations to complete comprehensive reports.
• Participate in RTI processes for scholars with special needs and plan educational programs accordingly.
• Assist school teams in using evaluation data to plan instruction and meet standards.
• Identify scholars needing support and coordinate actions with staff.
• Collaborate with the student support team to implement behavior plans.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Assessment administration

Behavior intervention planning

Data-driven decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in school psychology

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 (BVP) 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.

Learn more about why BVP is different.

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• 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.

• 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 and family meet and greets

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*

• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests

• Collaborative, team-driven culture

• Instructional coaching

• Referral bonuses

• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and access to tuition reimbursement for all employees

• All staff members receive a minimum of 9 personal days per year

• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%

• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)

• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)

• Longevity Bonuses

• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)

• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

• Paid summer opportunities

*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.

Additionally, School Psychologists are expected to:

• 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 (starting in 25-26 School Psychologists get an additional $5000 added on to their Step)

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.