TCHN0345822-0066
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2025-05-23T00:00:00
Taconic Hills Central School District73 County Route 11A, Craryville, New York 12521VACANCY NOTICESchool PsychologistPost Date: May 9, 2025 Hours: 7:35AM – 2:50PM, ten (10) month position Anticipated Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year Salary: Per the THFA Collective Bargaining Agreement Interested Applicants not already employed by THCSD: Should complete the application through OLAS as well as a THCSD Application, and submit to Eileen Olson, Human Resources Coordinator, at eolson@taconichills.k12.ny.us Interested Applicants currently employed by THCSD: Should express interest, via email, to Eileen Olson at eolson@taconichills.k12.ny.us Application Due Date: on or before May 23, 2025 at 12:00 Noon or until vacancy is filled. Questions regarding this position are to be directed to: Berit Erickson, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, at BErickson@taconichills.k12.ny.us Note: All employees hired must have electronic fingerprint clearance through the NYSEducation Department prior to employment. A required fee of $102.50 must be paid by debit orcredit card to the New York State Education Department.This official vacancy notice is in conformance with all New York State Laws, Local Laws, and Labor Regulations.The Taconic Hills Central School District offers employment and educational opportunities, including vocational education opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap.Approved by Lynnette Brunger, Superintendent of Schools List of K – 12 Psychologist Duties Assessments: New Referrals to CSE, other CSE requests such as declassification Psychoed. Evals., Evals. for ADHD (Summary of Conners) and other Mental Health issues (Rating Scales/Basc-2), Triennials, Social Histories, Classroom Observations, writing reports, sharing results with parents and staff.Meetings: CST, CSE, Section 504s, building level team meetingsFBAs/Generate Behavior Intervention Plans/ write Behavior Response Plans: Lead role in FBA preparation. Work with teachers on how to collect data, how to write plan and monitor plan. Includes sharing ideas on whole class plans and interventions.Create Draft IEP and 504 plans in Clear Track: Psychologist prepares draft IEP in consultation with the sped teacher and assists school counselor with draft 504 plan.Remove disruptive students from class/time out: Crisis intervention to assist with restraint or removal of students whose behavior is a danger to self or others.Individual Counseling: Includes in-class psychological consultation or direct service, (e.g., circle of friends, guided play). Includes maintaining session notes.Respond to Crises: Suicidal commentary or gestures, violent writing or drawing, sexual behavior. Anything deemed a priority by principals. Usually requested to see student same day.Liaison with outside agencies and therapists: Sit in on CPS interviews; contact DSS, probation, attend School-Based Prevention Program meetings, liaison with mental health therapists, private practitioners, etc.Assist teachers: Help with remedial teacher screening, i.e., scoring, interpretation of scores, help teachers complete CST /CSE referral forms.Assist in the CSE Referral Process: Help teachers fill it out, track it, get it from place to place, get the documentation needed, get principal’s signature, make sure CSE office gets it. Visit Preschools: (Spring) Observe in-coming kindergarten CSE students with teaching team.Respond to other teacher/parent requests for information and assistance.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in PsychologyExperience teaching art at the middle school and/or high school level.Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Additional Benefits:Generous Paid Time OffOn-going Professional Development and Career OpportunitiesHealth Insurance options: medical, dental, and visionNYS Retirement Benefits
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