School Psychologist 2025-26 School Year JobID: 1136 + Position Type: Student Support Services/ Psychologist + Date Posted: 1/10/2025 + Location: Gates Chili CSD + Closing Date: 01/31/2025 The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms. Position: School Psychologist for the 2025-26 school year Purpose: Under the general supervision of the building Administrator and the Director of Pupil Services, to assist students, teachers and parent(s)/guardians in empowering students to derive the fullest potential educational experience from school by promoting positive self-esteem and resilience and providing suggested methods and plans for overcoming psychological or mental health problems and ensuring a diverse, culturally safe environment. Compensation/Pay Range: $43,500 (negotiable based on experience) Benefits: Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance Yes No Qualifies for Paid Personal Time Yes No Qualifies for Paid Sick Time Yes No Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time Yes No Schedule: Full-time Part-time 10-month (works student calendar) 12-month Paid hours/day:7 hour 40 minute day including a duty free lunch of 35 minutes Essential Functions: + Conducts psychological and other assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues + Conducts individual, group or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction + Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students + Coordinates with administrators and other staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services + Attends meetings as needed for students with special needs + Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, conducts in-service programs as requested + Serves as ready resource to students to provide intervention that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity + Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending professional development opportunities + Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping of student information + Encourages parent(s)/guardian(s) involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and families + May be a member of the Committee on Special Education or Building Resource Team Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology + Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles + Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans + Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students + Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed + Ability to organize and coordinate work + Ability to communicate effectively with students and parent(s)/guardian(s) + Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance, professional growth and cultural awareness. + Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others internal and external stakeholders + Ability to engage culturally diverse students Qualifications Profile: Certification/License: NY State Certification as a School Psychologist; Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. Education: Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment; Master’s Degree or Ph.D in Psychology Experience: Successful prior experience preferred; Experience working with a diverse population of students desired. Demands, Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.