School Psychologist (Behavior Specialist background preferred) JobID: 1957 Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Psychologist + Date Posted: 2/21/2025 + Location: Victor Central School District + Closing Date: 03/21/2025 Job Description Title:School Psychologist/TOSA Behavior Consultant Qualifications: + Effective communication and problem solving skills + Ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting + Strong understanding of effective behavioral strateiges and supports to students + Background supporting a range of students + Certified by the NYS Education Department as a School Psychologist + Good knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of school psychology + Ability to understand procedures and functions in a school system with regard to special education + Working knowledge of community resources applicable to school psychology + Be able to work and communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, outside agencies, and other groups. + Ability to evaluate, plan, and execute treatments Responsibilities:Shall include but are not limited to the following: + Provide instructional support services to staff at least 40% + Provide professional development to staff in identified areas + Serve as a resource to all staff + Provide feedback as it relates students’ FBAs, BIPs, Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or 504 Plans + Makes recommendations on pupil placement + Refers appropriate cases to other school specialists as needed (i.e. speech/language, reading, hearing and vision, occupational therapy) + Prepares written reports of all psychological evaluations and keeps up-to-date files on all referrals + Administers individual psychological tests for the evaluation of intelligence, learning styles, and personality factors affecting school adjustment + Conducts follow-up conferences with appropriate personnel to interpret test results and make recommendations; serves as consultant to administrators and other school personnel. + Serves as a member of building pupil personnel services team and the District Committee on Special Education + Participates in and/or leads IEP and 504 Plan meetings including completing and discussing evaluations, planning, and making recommendations + Serves as primary resource person for Committee on Special Education; provides data for recommendations of special education placements + Serves as case manager for students referred to Committee on Special Education + Confers with parents as necessary and makes recommendations to them with regard to services for children + Advises and consults with parents of students being considered for placement in special education programs; monitors progress of pupils in special class placements + Interprets district’s psychological services to teachers and parents + Acts as liaison between school and community health and social welfare agencies + Completes various reports on students with disabilities as required by local, state, and federal governmental agencies + Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through participation in area conferences, workshops, etc., and membership on district committees and in professional organizations + Other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the supervisors. + Maintain Data Security as applicable. + Maintain confidentiality with staff, students, and family information. Reports to:Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services Terms of Employment: The position of School Counselor is an eleven-month position. The terms established in accordance with the contract between the Superintendent of Schools and the Victor Teachers’ Association. The contract can be found on the school's website under the Human Resources tab. Salary:Minimum Starting salary $51,893 as per the Victor Teacher's Association Agreement (Negotiable based on experience)