School Psychologist

Job Title: School Psychologist (Classroom Consultation/Support)
Location: Happiness House at the Golisano Autism Center (Rochester, NY)
Pay Range: $48,000 - $60,000 per year

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time/school year position (32.5 hours per week). Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00am-3:00pm. Evening work may be required as job duties demand. This position follows the school calendar with vacations coinciding with school breaks. Summer 6-week session is included in school year employment. Benefits for this position include Paid School Breaks, 10 Paid Holidays, Matching 403b, Paid Sick Leave, PTO, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and more!

Summary/Objective: The School Psychologist(s) working for either Happiness House and/or CP Rochester, will work collaboratively with the Director of Evaluations and the Children’s Program Director(s) to perform duties as described below. The School Psychologist will work to build rapport with the Preschool Staff so appropriate services are being provided by staff on site. In addition to performing the essential functions of the School Psychologist position, other training opportunities may arise due to the need for staff training.

Required Education and Experience

• NYS Certification as School Psychologist
• Three years’ experience, preferably working with young children with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Experience in early childhood development and family intervention preferred
• Knowledge of available community resources, including typical preschool programs.
• Valid NYS driver’s license

Essential Functions:

• Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff, and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Provides consultations, in-service, and training to teachers, clinicians, and other staff members as needed.
• Consults with the classroom teachers and staff in the development and implementation of classroom interventions and behavior plans.
• Provides consultation and direct observation to all classrooms on a regular basis.
• Meets on a regular scheduled basis with classroom staff, including general education and special education teachers, to discuss students, behavior documentation/plans, and overall IEP goals.
• Designs behavior programs as needed for individual children.
• Oversees implementation of behavior management programs and behavioral philosophy throughout programs.
• Collaborates with agency specialists to support programming and educational needs of students and staff across agency sites.
• Provides support and consultation to parents as needed to address developmental milestones and behavioral strategies that may be applicable for the home environment.
• Supervises student interns and volunteers when appropriate.
• Meets regularly with Director of Evaluations and Children’s Program Director(s) to discuss child, family, classroom, and department concerns, needs, and strengths.
• Completes initial assessments, re-evaluations, and other evaluations/ assessments as required by agency guidelines and New York State regulations, as needed in consultation with Director of Evaluations and Children’s Program Director
• Attends CPSE meetings as needed in consultation with Director of Evaluations and Children’s Program Director
• Participates in conferences, workshops, and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
• Performs other duties at the discretion of the Director of Evaluations, Children’s Program Director(s), or designee.

Competency Requirements

• Good Organization Skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Competent Computer Skills using Microsoft Office and other Web Applications
• Good Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Able to supervise others with competency

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises student interns and volunteers when appropriate.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; bend, stoop; walk, run; use hands to carry; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move…