School Psychologist

Dansville Central School District; Village of Dansville (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dansville Central School District is seeking a School Psychologist to perform psychological evaluations, collaborate with staff and families, and support students’ academic and social-emotional development. The role requires School Psychology licensure and starts as soon as available.

The district emphasizes compliance with CPSE/CSE procedures and IEP development, with duties spanning assessment, consultation, and system-wide mental health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Assessment and evaluation skills for student psychology
• Collaboration with staff, families and support teams
• Strong documentation and record-keeping
• Knowledge of CPSE/CSE processes and IEP development
• Understanding of NYS IDEA requirements and Part 200

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and assessments for students.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and support teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of assessments and plans.
• Work with staff to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Provide consultation on instructional strategies, behavior management, and mental health supports.
• Lead or participate in meetings for eligibility, evaluations, and IEP development.
• Develop and oversee behavior intervention plans in collaboration with staff.
• Support school-wide initiatives related to positive behavior and mental health.
• Lead preschool evaluation team and Early Intervention to CPSE transition planning.

Job description

Position: School Psychologist

Start Date: As soon as available

License/Certification: School Psychology

Minimum Salary: $50,700(Step 1 with Master's Degree)

*Salary will be regionally competitive and commensurate with education level andyears of experience.

Typical Job Responsibilities:

Assessment & Evaluation

• Conduct psychological evaluations and assessments for students
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and support teams as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and records

Consultation & Collaboration

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
• Provide consultation on instructional strategies, behavior management, and mental health supports
• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to monitor student progress and develop interventions.

Prevention & Systems Support

• Implement short-term crisis intervention and support services.
• Develop and oversee behavior intervention plans in collaboration with school staff.
• Support school-wide initiatives related to positive behavior, social-emotional learning, and mental health awareness.

Meeting Leadership, Communication & Coordination

• Facilitate CPSE and CSE meetings to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (IDEA and NYS Part 200).
• Guide the committee through the process of reviewing evaluations, determining eligibility, and developing IEPs.
• Coordinating and leading the preschool evaluation team
• Facilitating Early Intervention to CPSE transition planning and coordination services for preschool students.

Phone and email inquiries can be directed to:

Jennifer Swift

Director of Special Programs

337Main Street

Dansville, NY 14437

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Dansville Central School District is an equal opportunity employer.