School Psychologist – Temporary Position

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES in New York seeks a Temporary School Psychologist to conduct screenings, re-evaluations, and develop FBAs and BIPs. The role includes collaborating with districts, teachers, students and families to support emotional and behavioral needs and to deliver counseling in line with IEP mandates.

Ideal candidates hold NYS Certification for School Psychologists and may possess a NYS license. Strong behavioral training and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• NYS Certification – School Psychologist is required.
• NYS Psychologist License or license eligible is highly preferred.
• Strong behavioral training/experience or BCBA is required.
• Expertise in providing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings of students referred to Nassau BOCES by their home school district.
• Conduct psychological re-evaluations for special education students.
• Develop and monitor FBAs & BIPs.
• Confer with teachers, students and parents and districts regarding behavioral data and adaptations to the classroom environment.
• Support students emotions, behavioral, and management needs.
• Deliver group and individual counseling as per student IEP mandates.
• Knowledge of current trends in school psychology, testing and evaluation techniques.
• Maintain accurate records and Medicaid related documents.
• Experience working with children & adolescents with Autism and/or emotional and behavioral disorders is highly desirable.

Skills

FBAs & BIPs

BCBA

Strong communication

School psychology

Education

NYS Certification – School Psychologist

NYS Psychologist License or License eligible

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Temporary School Psychologist position in Nassau BOCES Department of Special Education. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Conduct screenings of students referred to Nassau BOCES by their home school district.
• Conduct psychological re-evaluations for special education students.
• Develop and monitor FBAs & BIPs.
• Confer with teachers, students and parents and districts regarding behavioral data and adaptations to the classroom environment.
• Support students emotional, behavioral, and management needs.
• Deliver group and individual counseling as per student IEP mandates.
• Knowledge of current trends in school psychology, research methods, testing and evaluation techniques, familiarity with commonly used diagnostic tests.
• Maintain accurate records, counseling logs and Medicaid related documents.
• Experience working with children & adolescents with Autism and/or emotional and behavioral disorders highly desirable.

REQUIREMENTS

• NYS Certification – School Psychologist.
• NYS Psychologist License or License eligible highly preferred.
• Strong behavioral training/experience or BCBA.
• Expertise in providing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

SALARY

As per contract

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi – Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.