GAMN0239908-0066
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2022-08-05T00:00:00
INSTRUCTION AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT The Instruction and Academic Support position will work with district administrators, building leaders and staff to improve the implementation and fidelity of District Multi-Tiered Behavior Supports and Systems (MTSS), as well as demonstrate knowledge of Culturally Responsive Social Emotional Learning Practices and Trauma Sensitive Practices. This individual must be adept at supporting and implementing data-informed practices, all through a lens of trauma informed and equity. They must be able to build both relationships and systems with a variety of different stakeholders, positively impacting school culture and climate. Duties and responsibilities:Collaborate with building leaders and staff building wide needs related to data collection, implementation of behavior plans.Increase accessibility of effective behavior/classroom management and social-emotional resources for teachers (via shared network drive) and parents. Models skillful use of data to inform intervention plans (FBA/BIPS) for student support as necessary. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with parents, staff, and other district personnel, including written and oral communication.Develops and maintains a positive and supportive rapport with families and staff.Assist schools in understanding procedures and processes for screening, diagnostic and progress monitoring data for the purpose of identification of struggling learners, instruction/intervention design, and students’ response to interventions, respectively.Assists school administrators in the understanding and implementation of multi-tier systems of support using balanced culturally responsive assessments to inform behavior.Works with the Director of Special Education to support preschool transition meetings, screenings and acts as the point person for transition to Kindergarten.Participate in pre-school screenings as well as review cognitive and academic testing for incoming GASD students.Collaborate with RTI Coordinator and attend meetings as requested at both elementary and secondary levels.Manage and act as chairperson for secondary 504 meetings.Provide counseling as needed for secondary 504 students.Perform other such duties as may properly come within the scope of said position or as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Student Services.Minimum QualificationsNYS certification as a School Psychologist is required;Experience working in schools and with children preferred. Familiarity with diverse populations Please apply on OLAS Jobs by August 5, 2022
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