Nassau BOCES ยท 10 hours ago
School Psychologist Temporary Position
Nassau BOCES is seeking a temporary School Psychologist for their Department of Special Education. The role involves conducting screenings and psychological evaluations for special education students, developing behavioral plans, and providing counseling as mandated by student IEPs.
EducationProfessional ServicesSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Conduct screenings of students referred to Nassau BOCES by their home school district
Conduct psychological re-evaluations for special education students
Develop and monitor FBAs & BIPs
Confer with teachers, students and parents and districts regarding behavioral data and adaptations to the classroom environment
Support students emotional, behavioral, and management needs
Deliver group and individual counseling as per student IEP mandates
Knowledge of current trends in school psychology, research methods, testing and evaluation techniques, familiarity with commonly used diagnostic tests
Maintain accurate records, counseling logs and Medicaid related documents
Experience working with children & adolescents with Autism and/or emotional and behavioral disorders highly desirable
Qualification
Required
NYS Certification - School Psychologist
Strong behavioral training/experience or BCBA
Expertise in providing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
NYS Psychologist License or License eligible highly preferred
Experience working with children & adolescents with Autism and/or emotional and behavioral disorders highly desirable
Company
Nassau BOCES
Nassau BOCES is an educational institution that offers cost-effective shared programs, education and career training for school districts.