School Psychologist – Temporary Position

About the Role

Temporary School Psychologist position in the Nassau BOCES Department of Special 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 Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Confer with teachers, students, 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.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in school psychology, research methods, testing and evaluation techniques, and familiarity with commonly used diagnostic tests.
• Maintain accurate records, counseling logs, and Medicaid-related documents.

Requirements

• NYS Certification as a School Psychologist.
• NYS Psychologist License or license-eligible highly preferred.
• Strong behavioral training/experience or BCBA certification.
• Expertise in providing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience working with children and adolescents with Autism and/or emotional and behavioral disorders is highly desirable.

Pay

As per contract.