MERN0349852-0000
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2025-07-11T00:00:00
Positions Available: The Districtwide Psychologist/Certified Behavior Analyst will complete necessary psychological evaluations, will work towards effecting positive behavioral changes in students, while complying with Federal, State, County and District policies, regulations and/or procedures.Salary: According to the Merrick Faculty Association Contract.Qualifications: The Districtwide Psychologist/Certified Behavior Analyst will complete necessary psychological evaluations, will work towards effecting positive behavioral changes in students, while complying with Federal, State, County and District policies, regulations and/or procedures.Description: Conduct initial/re-evaluation psychoeducational evaluations for students suspected of having a learning disability. Possess knowledge of current trends in school psychology, research methods, testing and evaluation techniques. Familiarity with commonly used diagnostic tests (WISC-5, WASI-2, WPPSI-IV, CTONl-4,SB-V). Chair the committee on special education — annual reviews, program reviews, initial eligibility meetings. Work collaboratively with the building psychologists, and building administrators to develop, implement, and monitor behavior interventions. Administer programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disabled students for the purpose of improved functioning within self-contained and general education classrooms. Develop interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors. Assist in developing procedures & training materials for district staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students in special education and general education settings. Conduct workshops, training, in-service presentations in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with students. Support parents in developing a greater understanding of how to best support their child/children with challenging behaviors through individual and group parent training workshops. Clear understanding of and experience with the use of technology to collect, graph, analyze, display and discuss data-based progress. Knowledge of special education law and regulations as it relates to designing and making recommendations for student programs and accommodationsDeadline Date: If you are interested in this position, please send a letter by Friday, July 11, 2025, to OLAS.
Psychologist
Merrick UFSD
Long Island
Contract