School Psychologist: Equity-Focused RTI & Student Support

Young World Physical Education; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental plan

Internal hiring to capitalize on staff

Referral and return bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

9 personal days per year

Curriculum development opportunities

401(k) with 5% employer match

Generous parental leave

Flex spending accounts

Longevity Bonuses

Enrollment preference for staff's kids

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy in Cumberland, Rhode Island, is seeking a School Psychologist to join the Student Services team. The role involves administering tests, conducting evaluations, and supporting RTI processes to improve learning outcomes for scholars across the district.

Qualified candidates hold a Rhode Island certification and an advanced degree in school psychology, with bilingual skills preferred.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Education

Advanced degree in school psychology

Job description

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy in Cumberland, Rhode Island, is seeking a School Psychologist to join the Student Services team. The role involves administering tests, conducting evaluations, and supporting RTI processes to improve learning outcomes for scholars across the district.

Qualified candidates hold a Rhode Island certification and an advanced degree in school psychology, with bilingual skills preferred.