School Psychologist: IEP Evaluations & Behavior Support

Young World Physical Education; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Woonsocket Education Department in Woonsocket, Rhode Island seeks a School Psychologist to conduct evaluations, support behavioral services, and participate in IEP teams. The role involves reporting evaluation results, advising on accommodations, and ensuring compliance with RI regulations.

The candidate will collaborate with Principals, teachers, and families, engage in district PD, RTI activities, and provide crisis support as needed, while maintaining adherence to state and federal education

Qualifications

• RIDE certification as School Psychologist.
• Master's degree or higher from a NASP-accredited school psychology program.
• Experience with Special Education processes (IEP meetings, documentation, initials).
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local regulations and procedures guiding school psychology.
• Bilingual, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations (initial, three-year, extended, and additional) within mandated timeframes.
• Coordinate behavioral support services across the district, develop behavior support plans, and assist staff with data collection.
• Provide evaluation results to the IEP Team Chair and prepare reports ahead of meetings.
• Present and interpret evaluation results at IEP meetings and summarize key findings.
• Assist IEP teams in understanding how disability affects learning and ensure proper documentation at IEP meetings.
• Advise on accommodations/modifications and identify required services.
• Adhere to RI IEP processes and complete all mandated paperwork and activities.
• Participate in district professional development and RTI meetings; contribute to department and building meetings.
• Consult with Principals, staff, and parents; provide crisis counseling as needed.

Education

Master's degree in School Psychology (NASP-accredited program)

RIDE certification as School Psychologist

Job description

Woonsocket Education Department in Woonsocket, Rhode Island seeks a School Psychologist to conduct evaluations, support behavioral services, and participate in IEP teams. The role involves reporting evaluation results, advising on accommodations, and ensuring compliance with RI regulations.

The candidate will collaborate with Principals, teachers, and families, engage in district PD, RTI activities, and provide crisis support as needed, while maintaining adherence to state and federal education