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Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy in Rhode Island seeks a School Psychologist to support inclusive education and student success. You will administer tests, interpret results, and help teams design effective programs.
Engage in RTI, collaborate with support staff, and contribute to behavior plans while maintaining compliance with licensure and records. A bilingual edge is valued; RI certification is required.
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.
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
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 tuition reimbursement for all employees
All staff members receive a minimum of 7 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.
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
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.
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.