School Psychologist
Company: Schenectady City School District
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
School Psychologist Role
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This position reports to the Pupil Services Division and school
principal in a midsize urban school district located in the Capital
region of Upstate New York. The School Psychologist will work with
teachers, parents, and school leaders to develop plans and
strategies to improve students' academic performance and social
emotional development. School Psychologist will possess the
competencies necessary for serving the psychological and
educational needs of children, adolescents and families. School
Psychologist will be a change agent for the district and assigned
school. This position requires a high degree of culturally
responsiveness, knowledge on the educational impacts of trauma and
creativity when it comes to addressing the needs of students.
School Psychologist Expectations
Assessment: Administering psychological and educational
assessments;
Consultative Skills: Working with teachers, staff, and students to
develop behavior plans;
Intervention design and evaluation of programs to intervene both
directly and indirectly with children's academic, behavioral, and
emotional problems;
Understanding of culturally diverse children, parents, teachers,
and school personnel;
Providing assessment and intervention solutions as part of their
role as facilitator of the school-based support team;
Demonstrate knowledge of special education regulations, processes,
and procedures;
School Psychologist Key Qualities
Able to be empathetic by caring, understanding, and cultivating an
empowering environment for all students;
Demonstrates patience with serious issues, students and
families;
Able to be dependable in ways that develop trust with students;
Able to implement an organizational system to support both case
management and student needs simultaneously;
Being able to observe with skill and listen closely;
Being able to make impartial informed decisions on behalf of
students and families;
Ability to be persistent and resilient when dealing with
setbacks;
Willing to be flexible and multitask as needed on demand;
Ability to use a culturally responsive approach to develop
relationships and execute interventions with fidelity;
Willingness to learn, in order to be relatable, flexible,
personable and adaptable;
Engages in continuous self-care.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Educational requirements: Doctorate in School Psychology preferred;
NYS certification as a School Psychologist is required;
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State
registered college or university;
CSE experience preferred;
Experience working in schools and with children preferred.
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