School Psychologist

Questar III BOCES; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Questar III BOCES seeks a School Psychologist to support students across our Special Education Programs. The role focuses on counseling, crisis response, and collaborative planning to promote academic and social-emotional well-being.

The position requires NYS School Psychologist certification, with priority given to those currently enrolled in certification programs and experience with special education students.

Qualifications

• NYS School Psychologist certification is required.
• Strong experience with students in special education is preferred.
• Certification candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to support social-emotional needs.
• Lead and participate in FBAs to understand challenging behavior.
• Coordinate PBIS teams for school-wide and targeted interventions.
• Respond to crisis situations with appropriate intervention.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to implement strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Counseling

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

School Psychologist certification

Tools

FBAs

PBIS

Job description

Title - School Psychologist

Location - Multiple

Intro

Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.

Job Description:

Questar III BOCES announces a full-time probationary School Psychologist position located in Rensselaer Academy with our Special Education Programs. We are seeking a passionate professional to contribute to a positive and effective learning environment for all students by providing comprehensive psychological services that support their academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

The School Psychologist will play a crucial role in supporting our students, particularly those in special education, through direct service, consultation, and intervention.

• Counseling: Providing individual and group counseling to address students' social-emotional needs.
• Behavioral Support & Assessment:
  • Facilitating Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to understand the purpose of challenging behavior.
  • Leading and participating in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) teams to implement school-wide and targeted interventions.
• Crisis Intervention: Responding to and providing necessary assistance and intervention in crisis situations.
• Collaboration:
  • Communicating with community agencies and outside professionals to coordinate comprehensive services for students and families.
  • Consulting with teachers, administrators, and parents on effective instructional and behavior management strategies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Certification: Proper NYS School Psychologist certification required.
  • Students who have just completed or are currently enrolled in a School Psychologist certification program are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with experience working with special education students are preferred.

For more information about Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.