School Psychologist 10-month

Certified School Psychologist (Master’s Level)

Position available immediately

10-month in-person position; Salaried with benefits

Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Job Type: Full-time/10 months

Salary commensurate with experience: $62,000 - $67,000

Salaried Position with benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403B, sick/personal time, paid holidays)

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree in Psychology and Certification as a School Psychologist

Job Description

• The Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Special Children (littlevillage.org ) located in Seaford, NY, is a school for children with developmental disabilities ranging in age from 2 to 12 years. The CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) evaluations department conducts assessments for children between the ages of 2.5 and 5.5 referred by their local school district. This position will support the CPSE department.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Conduct parent training sessions (optional)
• Conduct social history interviews and classroom observations
• Conduct cognitive and educational evaluations
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments in community preschools
• Provide families with information regarding the CPSE process and the evaluations conducted with their child
• Participate in school district meetings and present the evaluations to the Committee on Preschool Special Education
• An opportunity to co-lead a social skills group with a licensed psychologist
• Possible opportunities to co-lead a sibling group after school hours

Additional Earning Opportunities: Opportunities may be available to work additional hours after the regular workday and/or during the summer session for additional income.

Candidate Will Possess

• Passionate about working with children and families
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and technical skills
• Must possess excellent time management/organizational skills, be able to multitask, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members
• Experience with school districts or CPSE procedures a plus
• Bilingual a plus

Fingerprinting and New York State criminal background check are mandatory

Hiring Manager: Staci Sherman

It is school policy to provide equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation in accordance with all applicable laws.

This policy applies to all the terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. Advancements to positions of greater responsibility is based on an individual’s abilities and demonstrated performance.