What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Cazenovia Central School District?
The Cazenovia Central School District is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated 1.0 FTE School Psychologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative professional with a strong clinical skill set and experience navigating the special education process.
Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas
The School Psychologist will perform a range of duties essential to supporting student success, with a strong emphasis on the following areas:
Special Education, CSE and 504 Experience (Committee on Special Education)
- Serve as an integral member: Committee on Special Education (CSE), Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and 504 Committee
- Serve as the chair of committee meetings when needed
- Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations, write clear, well-supported reports, and present findings to committees.
- Expertly interpret evaluation results and effectively communicate implications for programming
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and timelines
Counseling and Mental Health Support
- Provide counseling services to students, including individual and small group
- Develop and implement evidence-based interventions to support student well-being and mental health.
- Consult with parents, teachers, and other staff members to provide effective strategies for supporting student success
Collaboration and Crisis Intervention
- Be knowledgeable in best practices in crisis management and intervention.
- Assist in crisis response and serve as a resource for staff
- TCIS certification or a commitment to become certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools is highly desired.
- Collaborate with school support teams including, Mental Health Team and MTSS team
- Provide behavioral consultation and support to staff, develop and implement effective behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and functional behavior assessments (FBAs).
- Be skilled in progress monitoring, data collection and interpretation of that data for multiple audiences
Required Qualifications
- New York State Certification as a School Psychologist.
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in School Psychology.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply on OLAS by August 30, 2026.
Location: Cazenovia Central School District
Tentative start date: August 2026
Type: Full-time, 10-Month Position
Pay: From $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,000