Position Title

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

LOCATION:  ELMIRA HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 10-month school calendar position; work hours depend on location

• To assist in preventing educational and behavioral problems of students through early identification and consultation.
• To identify special needs of students through consultation, observation and other psychological and education assessments.
• To analyze, integrate and report psychological and educational information about child behavior and conditions related to learning.
• To consult with school and agency personnel, parents, other caretakers and/or children and youth planning, implementing and evaluating school programs and interventions to meet the identified psychological and educational needs of students.
• To assist in planning and managing a program of psychological services for local school districts including pre-referral, referral and assessment services; early identification services; intervention and counseling for students; parent counseling and training; program evaluation and applied educational research.
• Keep professional skills and knowledge updated and current, especially with respect to laws, regulations affecting the provision of School Psychological Services.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Certification in the area of School Psychologist

• Experience with students with special needs is preferred

 

SALARY:  Per Educational Association Contract.  Plus comprehensive benefit package
 

Application Procedure

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate (if applicable)
• College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
• If no college education, furnish a copy of high school diploma or GED
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

Job Category

INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION

Additional Information