School Psychologist — Full/Part-Time w/ Fortune 500 Benefits

CBS Therapy; Scituate (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortune 500 benefits

PTO

Job summary

CBS Therapy is a premier provider of School-Based and Pediatric Special Education staffing. CBS Therapy is currently seeking a School Psychologist for a Full or Part-Time placement, with full-time employees eligible for Fortune 500 benefits and PTO.

Basic functions include evaluations, diagnostic team member duties, and providing services according to student IEPs. Requirements include School Psychologist Certification through the Department of Education and responsibilities cover collaboration,

Qualifications

• Must hold School Psychologist Certification through the Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group services to children and/or parents that emphasize improved educational performance and/or conduct.
• Screen and evaluate referred children including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the individualized education program (IEP) committee contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the child's educational plan.
• Provide collaborative consultation and documentation of results including assisting basic education staff with suggestions and implementation of RTI, pre-referral intervention strategies, and providing recommendations and modifications to assist basic education staff in working with special education students in the classroom setting.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the child's program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home.
• Provide direct services through a variety of methods (e.g. classroom presentations, co-teaching in general education settings, in-services to staff/parents, etc.) as needed.
• Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Re-evaluate, as appropriate, to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of therapy.
• Establish and monitor the necessary caseloads, procedures, and resources to manage school psychologist services to students/staff and work cooperatively to accomplish the goals of the IEP
• Supervise assigned para-educators
• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs. Participate in activities that promote professional development and use clinical/educational research to enhance therapy services.
• Documents psychological services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services as appropriate.

Education

School Psychologist Certification through the Department of Education

Job description

CBS Therapy is a premier provider of School-Based and Pediatric Special Education staffing. CBS Therapy is currently seeking a School Psychologist for a Full or Part-Time placement, with full-time employees eligible for Fortune 500 benefits and PTO.

Basic functions include evaluations, diagnostic team member duties, and providing services according to student IEPs. Requirements include School Psychologist Certification through the Department of Education and responsibilities cover collaboration,