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School Psychologist

Employer
Barker Central School District
Location
Barker, NY, United States
Salary
Competitive

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TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Qualifications: New York State Certification as a School Psychologist or other appropriate certification.
Supervisor: Director of Instructional Services
Ideal Candidate Qualities:
Barker Central School District is seeking a dynamic and unique school psychologist who is student-centered and desires to be part of a collaborative team that continuously strives to improve the students' ability to learn, grow and develop.
In order to positively impact the growth and mindset of Barker's learning community, the candidate should be self-motivated, a problem solver, and possess the ability to think outside the box. This individual needs to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and should believe in the philosophy that our entire learning community must also continuously learn and improve.
As our school psychologist will be part of the greater community and its stakeholders, this individual needs to understand and promote the District's Vision, Mission, and Foundational Values.
Vision: To be a leader in bringing out the best in each individual in our community.
Mission: We will provide a school environment that fosters respect, compassion, tolerance, and nurtures life-long learners who make meaningful contributions to society.
Foundational Values:
  1. FAMILY - A belief that the health, fulfillment and kinship of family members is essential to sustenance, satisfaction, stability, and/or legacy.
  2. INTEGRITY - A sincere commitment to truth, trust and reliability.
  3. KINDNESS - A commitment to a disposition for pleasantness, tenderness and consideration towards others.
  4. HONESTY- A commitment to factual and objective straightforwardness.
  5. LOVE - Having a deep affection for another (or for others) that causes one to put their needs ahead of one's own.
  6. COMPASSION - Taking into account the feelings and needs of others.
Responsibilities:
1.) Prepares and administers psychological/psychoeducational evaluations for required students including but not limited to new student evaluations, reevaluations, behavior assessments, and others as required and maintains records pertaining to such evaluations.
2.) Prepares for and conducts short term and ongoing counseling.
3.) Participates as a member of the Committee on Special Education
  1. Attends all meetings as required
  2. Attends all annual reviews as required
  3. Writes counseling goals and objectives and assists staff in writing IEP's including but not limited to input on evaluations, reports, and psychological standardized test results.
  4. Serves as Alternate CSE/CPSE Chairperson upon Board of Education approval
4.) Participates in monthly counselor/support staff meetings.
5.) Participates in Crisis Intervention by assisting grade level counselor
6.) Consults with Parents
  1. Acts as a resource for information
  2. Provides referrals to outside agencies
  3. Is available for phone calls
7.) Consults with teachers as a resource for information.
8.) Conducts group counseling in coordination with school counselor.
9.) Develops and implements new programs and provide professional learning and resources to staff to assist in addressing current issues/problems.
10.) Reports child abuse and follows up.
11.) Continues professional development.
12.) Is a member of school based committees including but not limited to RtI, MTSS, Mental Health, 504, and more.
13.) Assists in the administration and interpretation of Standardized Testing and various student screenings, including but not limited to PreK and transfer/out of state students.
14.) Performs other duties as directed by the Superintendent or designee.

Building/Location : District-wide

Appointment Status : Probationary

Position Status : Full time

Certification Type : School Psychologist {2070}

Additional Job Information : A summer start may be required depending on the district's needs.

Contact Person's Title : Superintendent of Schools

Contact Person's Phone : 7167953832

Contact Person's Email : jreimer@barkercsd.net

Posting Link : barkercsd.net

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