Policy Research Analyst

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy in Rhode Island is seeking a licensed school psychologist to administer and interpret tests, support RTI planning, and contribute to educational program design that helps scholars reach learning goals.

You will collaborate with the student support team, develop behavior intervention plans, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely assessment activities in line with special education guidelines. Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in school psychology required.
• Rhode Island certification and licensure by hire date; Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states.
• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret psychological tests, functional behavior assessments, and reports.
• Participate in RTI for scholars with special needs and plan related programs.
• Use evaluation data to help plan instruction and access curriculum.
• Identify scholars needing support and coordinate actions with staff.
• Collaborate with the student support team.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans.
• Provide ongoing consultation on therapeutic strategies for staff.
• Maintain accurate scholar and staff records as required.
• Manage an assessment caseload and timelines per special education guidelines.
• Certification in a relevant psychological field.
• CPI certification.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Advanced degree in school psychology

Job description

About Blackstone Valley Prep

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.

Team Member Expectations

• 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

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities for School Psychologists

• 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)

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume, professional references’ contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online. If your position requires certification or licensure please be sure to upload it. 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.

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.