School Psychologist Temporary

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Buffalo is seeking a School Psychologist for various locations. The role is temporary and involves conducting evaluations, developing Individual Education Plans, and providing Response to Intervention for students. Candidates should hold New York State certification. This position requires strong knowledge of Special Education regulations and the ability to collaborate effectively with educational staff.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be New York State certified school psychologists.
• Bilingual extension or certification preferred but not required.
• Extensive knowledge of the Buffalo Public Schools Academic Achievement Plan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mandated Psychological/Educational evaluations per regulations.
• Develop Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
• Work with students to provide academic and behavioral RTI.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff to implement RTI and related initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of Special Education regulations

Ability to conduct evaluations

Experience with RTI

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

New York State certification as a school psychologist

Job description

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

School Psychologist - Various Locations - Temporary

HOW TO APPLY

Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed, click the “Submit” button. Your application will be kept on file for one year.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be a New York State certified school psychologist (bilingual extension or certification preferred but not required).
• It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications.
• Candidates must have extensive knowledge of the Buffalo Public Schools Academic Achievement Plan, the role of the Committee on Special Education, Federal and State regulations pertaining to Special Education including the educational benefit review process, extensive knowledge of measuring student response to intervention (RTI), and successful parent relations at a school or district setting.

DUTIES

• The Psychologist will serve as a mandated member of the Committee on Special Education, conduct mandated Psychological/Educational evaluations per State and Federal Regulations, prepare written reports and assist in the development of Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities including computer input into IEP software.
• The Psychologist will work with general and special education students in classrooms and individually to provide both academic and behavioral Response to Intervention (RTI).
• They will work with teachers and staff to develop appropriate Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans and to implement any district academic and behavioral initiatives.
• The Psychologist will also perform any assigned duties deemed necessary and appropriate.

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY

Teacher's salary schedule.

FUND #

Pending Funding

FOR FILING

TBD

DR. PASCAL MUBENGA,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term \"sexual orientation\" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to [e-mail] or to Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 [phone].