Director of School Psychological Services - ESCS

Location

Yonkers, NY | United States

Job description

Purpose of Your Position

Administer and interpret psychological tests and other assessments to evaluate student’s level of abilities for appropriate school placement. Provide psychological counseling for assigned caseload in compliance with IEP / IFSP mandates. Obtain, integrate, and interpret information about behavior and identifying conditions related to learning; provide positive behavioral interventions and supports. Provide consultation to administration, staff and families. Serve on committees such as Ethics, Palliative Care, etc.

Job Functions

• Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.

   

• Conduct psychological evaluations in accordance with Bureau of Early Intervention and New York State Education Department regulations. Use current and developmentally appropriate measures and interpret results. Recommend appropriate school placement.
• Provide psychological counseling as mandated on Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and document all sessions according to NYS Education Department, Medicaid in Education, and Bureau of Early Intervention regulations.
• Write accurate and timely evaluations, quarterly progress reports and draft IEP documents in accordance with all regulations.
• Provide behavior management interventions including consultation, observation and functional behavioral assessments. Develop and implement behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborate with school leadership to coordinate IEP meetings and participate in IEP and IFSP conferences.
• Assist staff in developing and implementing school routines for children and act as liaison with Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to school psychologist(s) and psychology interns.
• Provide staff education and present at conferences.
• Act as bereavement counselor for children, families and staff as needed.
• Collaborate with school leadership to create and implement individual and school-wide Professional Development Plans that inspires personal growth, informs teaching practices and promotes understanding of the NYS Teaching Standards.
• Perform all tasks as deemed necessary by School Administration

Education Requirements:

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology
• New York State Certification in School Psychology
• New York State License in Psychology

Experience:

• Two years experience with special needs and/or medically fragile children
• School Psychologist (Masters Level); Psychologist (Doctorate); or Director of School Psychological Services (Doctorate)

Salary Range:

$95,000.00/Yr. To $110,000.00/Yr.

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