The Central Square Central School District is accepting applications for the 2023/2024 school year for a Long-Term Substitute School Psychologist from 5/13/2024 - 6/26/2024 at Hastings-Mallory Elementary School.

NYS Certification Required

In order to ensure that your application is complete, the following must be submitted:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Reference (4)

• NYS Certification

• Transcript(s)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

REPORT TO: Principal and Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings.

2. Provide individual, group, and family therapy per IEP/RTI requirements.

3. Monitor completion of case study evaluations and participate in IEP conferences and problem-solving meetings.

4. Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans.

5. Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate.

6. Provide assistance to staff (administration and teachers) in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students (RTI)

7. Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services.

8. Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem-solving in the classroom.

9. Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed.

10. Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families.

11. Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community.

12. Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis including recertification for TCIS, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings at CSSD.

13. Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data in a timely manner.

14. Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.

2. Assist and at times lead with crisis (parent, student or staff) situations in the assigned building.

3. Continue professional growth.

4. Assume other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor(s).

5. Support CSSD Policy, CSSD and Building Goals and Objectives.