Substitute School Psychologist

Nassau BOCES; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Substitute School Psychologist to join their Special Education Department. This role involves conducting screenings and psychological evaluations, developing behavior plans, and providing counseling to students. The ideal candidate will possess strong behavioral training and communication skills, along with the ability to support students with diverse emotional and behavioral needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while working in a collaborative environment that values professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• NYS Certification required for School Psychologist role.
• Strong background in behavioral training and assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and psychological evaluations for students.
• Support students' emotional and behavioral needs through counseling.

Skills

Behavioral Training

Functional Behavioral Assessments

Behavior Intervention Plans

Strong Communication Skills

Experience with Autism

Psychological Assessments

Education

NYS Certification - School Psychologist

NYS Psychologist License

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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.
  
  

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.

Non-discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it 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 or victim of domestic violence status. The Nassau BOCES shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall 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. Information and grievance procedures are available by contacting the following individuals at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530: Thomas McGrath, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at 516-396-2358, [e-mail], and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney (Employee Relations), Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. The entire policy manual is available on the Nassau BOCES website: www.nassauboces.org. Inquiries concerning the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the above-mentioned individuals or to the following: Office for Civil Rights at NY Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500 or call 646-428-3900, or fax [phone], or TDD 800-877-8339 or email [e-mail] or file form at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be reached at 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or call 1-800-669-4000, or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY), or fax [phone] or email [e-mail]. The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) may be reached at One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 or call 1-888-392-3644 or 718-741-8300 (TDD/TTY) or email [e-mail], complaint forms may be sent directly to [e-mail] or faxed to 718-741-8322.

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