School Psychologist – Department of Special Education

DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Special Education is seeking a School Psychologist to provide services and social/emotional learning development to students at various Nassau BOCES locations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting psychological re-evaluations
• Developing and monitoring Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Delivering individual and group counseling as per student Individualized Education Plan (IEP) mandates
• Participating in crisis interventions and trainings
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary staff to support student needs
• Conducting parent and district outreach
• Attending annual review meetings and participating in screenings

• Supporting students' social, emotional and behavioral needs

• Maintaining accurate records, counseling logs and Medicaid related documents

REQUIREMENTS:

• New York State Education Department Certification: School Psychologist

• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills

• Experience with Chairing Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings, 504 meetings, mandated counseling and risk assessments is preferred

• Experience with FBAs and BIPs, as well as working with students with disabilities is preferred

• Two or more years of related experience is preferred

SALARY: As per contract


Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources & Education Management, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [email protected] and/or Mark Raimondi, Assistant Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [email protected]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.