School Psychologist (Doctorate Preferred)

Southern Westchester BOCES; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Westchester BOCES is seeking a qualified School Psychologist to conduct comprehensive evaluations and support students’ learning and social-emotional needs in New York. You will develop data-driven reports, participate in IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs, and collaborate with teachers, families, and district staff.

The role requires NY State School Psychologist Certification, a NY license, and experience with case conferences, CSE meetings, and transition planning.

Qualifications

• New York State School Psychologist Certification is required.
• A New York State License is preferred.
• Doctorate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations covering intellectual, academic, social/emotional and behavioral functioning.
• Gather, interpret and analyze assessment data for use in writing psychological reports, drafting IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs.
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data for counseling sessions and program recommendations.
• Conduct and complete social/emotional histories as needed or requested.
• Maintain case records on assigned students.
• Recommend student placement and programs.
• Facilitate individual and/or group counseling sessions, as required by IEPs.
• Collaborate with teaching teams, principals, social workers, school counselors, parents/guardians, and district personnel.
• Participate in/conduct case conferences and CSE meetings.
• Utilize digital platforms to maintain confidential student reports and records.
• Participate in intake and transition processes for students.
• Work with adult/community agencies regarding transition and vocational services.
• Attend staff, professional, and inter-agency meetings.
• Assist with in-service training of school personnel.
• Participate fully in student crisis de-escalation.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Written communication

Education

New York State School Psychologist Certification

New York State License

Doctorate preferred

Job description

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations that include, but are not limited to, the assessment of intellectual, developmental, academic, social/emotional and behavioral functioning and needs.
• Gather, interpret and analyze assessment data for use in writing psychological reports, drafting IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs.
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data for use in counseling sessions and program recommendations.
• Conduct and complete social/emotional histories as needed or requested.
• Maintain case records on assigned students.
• Recommend student placement and programs.
• Facilitate individual and/or group counseling sessions, as required by IEPs.
• Consistently collaborate and communicate with teaching teams, principal, social workers, school counselors, parents/guardians, and district personnel.
• Participate in/conduct case conferences and CSE meetings.
• Utilize digital platforms to maintain confidential student reports and records.
• Participate in the intake and transition processes for students.
• Work collaboratively with personnel from adult and community agencies regarding transition, vocational services, and resource procurement.
• Attend staff, professional, and inter-agency meetings.
• Assist with in-service training of school personnel.
• Participate fully in student crisis de-escalation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• New York State School Psychologist Certification Required
• New York State License and Doctorate preferred
• At least three years of experience as a School Psychologist preferred
• Excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills