WYNN0240395-0000
2022-08-31T00:00:00
2022-08-12T00:00:00
Wynantskill Union Free School District is anticipating a vacancy for a School Psychologist, job description is:Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations of students referred for potential special education services. 1. Administer, score, analyze and interpret intellectual, academic, social/emotional/behavioral and other psychometric assessments. 2. Conduct systematic observations and functional assessments.3. Interview parents, teachers, and others to gather relevant data regarding student performance. 4. Integrate all elements of assessment data into a cohesive whole for the purpose of resolving initial referral questions and determining eligibility for special education. 5. Edit and finalize the evaluation team written report. 6. Communicate test results conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely through oral and written reporting to school staff, parents, and other service providers, as appropriate. Consult with teachers, school administration, parents and others, as appropriate, regarding the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual and group interventions designed to address students’ learning and behavioral needs. 1. Work in consultation school staff, administration, and parents in resolving students’ academic, social, emotional and behavioral concerns. 2. Collaborate with school staff and/or parents in developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining behavioral and other interventions. 3. Consult and collaborate with mental health, medical, social services and other community providers, as appropriate.4. Provide support and assistance to school staff and parents regarding behavior management, child development and special education procedures, as necessary and appropriate. Function as a member of the building-level special education team in providing special education services to students with disabilities. 1. Provide information to parents regarding the referral/assessment process, special education services available within the district, and their rights relative to special education. 2. Function as a member of the building-level Child Study Team for the purpose of reviewing referrals and determining appropriate actions. 3. Provide direct and indirect services, to include, but not limited to, counseling, as specified within students’ IEPs. 4. Maintain an accurate record of student, parent and other contacts. Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as apparent or assigned. 1. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the Special Education and General Education Departments. 2. Communicate clearly and consistently with the building principal. 3. Support the building principal with building-wide initiatives ie. PBIS, SEL, and Restorative Practices. 4. Attend training sessions, conferences, seminars, department and district meetings. 5. Serve on district committees, work groups, as requested. 6. Keep abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies within the field of School Psychology.
Psychologist
Wynantskill UFSD
Capital
Annual wage
Fixed