School Psychologist (Bilingual Preferred)

Dutchess BOCES; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutchess BOCES seeks a School Psychologist (bilingual preferred) to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development through evaluation, consultation, intervention planning, and collaboration with instructional staff and families to promote student success in alignment with program goals and regulatory requirements.

The position is full-time for a 10-month tenure-track assignment with a competitive salary and full health benefits.

Qualifications

• Bilingual/Multilingual (Spanish/English) required.
• New York State certification as School Psychologist.
• Master's or doctoral degree in School Psychology.
• Knowledge of special education law and evaluation procedures.
• Strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational evaluations in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Interpret assessment data and prepare comprehensive written reports.
• Participate in Committee on Special Education (CSE) and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Develop and monitor behavioral and intervention plans.
• Provide consultation to teachers, staff, and families regarding student needs.
• Support crisis response and behavioral intervention when required.
• Assist in the development of strategies to support inclusive learning environments.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and compliance records.
• Collaborate with related service providers and instructional staff.
• Support social-emotional learning and student well-being initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and sensitive information.
• Uphold professional conduct consistent with agency policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Bilingual

Assessment skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in School Psychology

New York State certification as School Psychologist

Job description

School Psychologist (Bilingual Preferred)

GENERAL STATEMENT

Of Job

The School Psychologist provides psychological services that support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development. The role includes evaluation, consultation, intervention planning, and collaboration with instructional staff and families to promote student success in alignment with program goals and regulatory requirements.

Anticipated

School Psychologist (Bilingual Preferred)

GENERAL STATEMENT

Of Job

The School Psychologist provides psychological services that support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development. The role includes evaluation, consultation, intervention planning, and collaboration with instructional staff and families to promote student success in alignment with program goals and regulatory requirements.

TERMS OF Employment

• Full-time, 10-month, tenure track assignment.
• Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Full complement of health benefits

REPORTS TO:

Principal or designee

SUPERVISES

N/A

Qualifications, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• Must be Bilingual/Multilingual (Spanish/English).
• Appropriate Certification Required.
• New York State certification as a School Psychologist
• Master's or doctoral degree in School Psychology
• Knowledge of special education law and evaluation procedures
• Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Commitment to culturally responsive and equitable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational evaluations in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Interpret assessment data and prepare comprehensive written reports
• Participate in Committee on Special Education (CSE) and multidisciplinary meetings
• Develop and monitor behavioral and intervention plans
• Provide consultation to teachers, staff, and families regarding student needs
• Support crisis response and behavioral intervention when required
• Assist in the development of strategies to support inclusive learning environments
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and compliance records
• Collaborate with related service providers and instructional staff
• Support social-emotional learning and student well-being initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and sensitive information
• Uphold professional conduct consistent with agency policies and code of conduct

EVALUATION

Principal or designee

SALARY

$60,307 - $85,536 approximate ( BOCES Faculty Association contract)