Substitute School Psychologist

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES is seeking a Substitute School Psychologist to support the Department of Special Education in Nassau County. You will conduct screenings and re-evaluations, develop and monitor FBAs and BIPs, and collaborate with teachers, students, and families to implement needed adaptations.

You will provide counseling, maintain records, and apply current school psychology practices to support students with autism and emotional/behavioral disorders. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• NYS Certification required for School Psychologist.
• NYS Psychology license or eligibility preferred.
• Experience with autism/emotional/behavioral disorders highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings of students referred by home districts.
• Conduct psychological re-evaluations for special education students.
• Develop and monitor FBAs & BIPs for students.
• Confer with teachers, students, parents and districts regarding behavioral data and adaptations.
• Support students' emotional, behavioral, and management needs.
• Deliver group and individual counseling per student IEP mandates.
• Maintain accurate records and Medicaid-related documents.
• Knowledge of current trends in school psychology and testing procedures.

Skills

FBAs & BIPs

Communication skills

Behavioral assessment

Counseling delivery

School collaboration

Education

NYS School Psychologist Certification

NYS Psychologist License or eligible

Master's/Doctorate in School Psychology

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

Substitute 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

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