School Psychologist K-12 - Bilingual Spanish/English

Job Number:

CSEN0318732-0066

Start Date:

2024-09-08T00:00:00

End Date:

2024-09-17T00:00:00

Description:

Salary:Based on ExperiencePosition OverviewThe Charter School of Educational Excellence's School Psychologist will work collaboratively with school leadership, students, parents, teachers, and school support staff to help our students achieve the highest degree of academic, emotional, and behavioral success. The psychologist hold all students to high expectations, support the needs of a diverse student population, and determine appropriate strategies and interventions that will allow students to excel academically and emotionally.Responsibilities & duties (including, but not limited to)Conducting psycho-educational evaluations, including cognitive and academic achievement testing, and providing high-quality counseling sessions for scholars with IEPs and at-risk scholars;Creating, implementing, and tracking behavior intervention plans for students with behavioral needs;Leading crisis management for scholars in need of this support; andEngage in the school-based support team to ensure student progress through the right supports and interventions.Have experience with a variety of psycho-educational and behavioral toolsHave background in counseling and crisis managementStudent Assessment- Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school's formative and summative assessment toolsEvaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metricsProvide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goalsUse student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practiceSchedule the parent meetings, write up the parent survey and find parent-training tools.Schedule the annual review meeting, coordinates the meeting, and communicates with parents regarding its resultsCompletes all reports in a timely mannerStudent Support & School Culture- Assess educational outcomes and their instructional implications for individuals or groups using achievement or mastery tests, student portfolios, performance-based assessment, and curriculum-based measures.Collect data on individual students, classrooms, and programs to design effective interventions using research-based strategies to enhance service delivery and to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions.Assess aspects of the classroom and school environments that contribute to or detract from the social, emotional and academic development of students Socialization and Development of Life CompetenciesDesign and implement individual, classroom and school-wide programs in social skills, social problem solving, conflict resolution, decision making, mindfulness, growth mindset, and life skills.Design and implement approaches to classroom management and student discipline, positive behaviour interventions and supports (PBIS), ecological intervention and enhancement of classroom climate.Provide individual and group counselling to help students whose behaviour impacts them socially, emotionally and/or academically.Help design and participate in student support teams, coordinated school-based PBIS teams, Safe School Climate committees, SEL committees, and other efforts dedicated to improving school climate and service to students. Prevention, Wellness Promotion, and Crisis InterventionHelp design and implement prevention programs including the school's comprehensive social/ emotional learning program.Design programs to prevent and intervene in situations involving serious academic, behavioural or emotional difficultiesDesign and implement procedures to support students, school staff members, and families in times of crisis.Other tasks as assigned by the PrincipalAcademic & certification qualificationsMaster's degree in Psychology- RequiredNYS Certification- School Psychologist Bilingual Extension (Required)3+ years' experience as a School PsychologistWork experience & skillsA passion for the mission of the Charter School of Educational ExcellenceMust be able to read, write and speak Spanish at an advanced level Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Must be comfortable conducting evaluationsMust be organized, motivated and willing to work as part of a team and independentlyExcellent communication skills, particularly with families from a wide range of socio-economic backgroundsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations regarding Special Education and English Language Learner service Physical RequirementsThe ability to ascend and descend staircasesThe ability to lift 5-10 pounds CompensationA competitive compensation package including base salary and complete benefits is available. Applying & selection processAfter submitting your cover letter, resume and salary requirements, CSEE will review your materials. Candidates with a track record of success will be invited to a phone interview. Candidates who are successful with the phone interview will be invited to an in-person interview and sample writing session with the Administration team of the school. An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Charter School of Educational Excellence to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.

Application Type Name:

Psychologist

District Name:

Charter School of Educational Excellence

Region Name:

Lower Hudson Valley

Salary Type:

Annual wage

Salary Category:

Range