Temporary School Psychologist- East Greenwich Public Schools

East Greenwich Public Schools is looking to hire a temporary School Psychologist to work a short-term assignment approximately from May 5, 2026, to June 15, 2026, or the last day of school.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the School Psychologist will serve as a qualified member of various school teams, including but not limited to the evaluation team, 504, and MTSS/RTI, that support the teaching and learning of all members in the school. Provide expertise in the areas of emotional health and well-being, social-emotional learning, and behavior, to improve students’ success academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic services in the areas of cognitive ability, personality, executive functioning, and adaptive behavior to students with suspected special educational needs, including a wide variety of standardized measures, observations, data collection and organization, and in-depth functional behavior assessments.

Serve as a member of various school teams, including crisis response, evaluation, MTSS/RTI, and Section 504 accommodation plans.

Actively seek novel and consistent ways to engage students, build rapport, and positive relationships with all students.

Assess and develop comprehensive psychological evaluations. Report and interpret student test data and observations to assist the IEP team in identifying potential disabilities as well as determining special education eligibility, need for specially designed instruction, and accommodations to increase access to general education.

Provide direct individual and group counseling services to students who are experiencing academic, social-emotional, or behavioral regulation challenges.

Collaborate/consult with individual teachers and related service providers regarding social-emotional competencies and interventions, learning, and behavioral concerns regarding all students.

Consult with families, caregivers, and outside agencies as needed to assist in informing assessment of students, recommendations for home/school collaboration, and school-to-home carryover of social-emotional competencies to benefit the achievement of all students.

Assist and support the school community to foster practices of PBIS, de-escalation and crisis management, development and review of behavior intervention plans, and assist in establishing classroom-based behavior management systems to support the academic and social-emotional learning of all students.

Serve as a consultant to the MTSS/RTI Team to provide and design evidence based tiered supports and progress monitoring systems for students in need.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Must have a valid principal's certificate issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education.

A Master's degree or higher.

Experience in counseling students PK-12.

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Knowledge of or training in a crisis management curriculum such as Safety Care preferred.

Strong oral and written communications skills.

Capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.

Ability to interact with students, staff and members of the community in a pleasing and positive manner.

Ability to effectively handle issues utilizing a personable problem solving approach.

Capable of working collegially with all levels of administration, staff, families, caregivers and outside providers as needed. Function as a critical member of the de-escalation team.

Ability to prioritize the needs and requests of students and staff within the school setting and respond in a professional and efficient manner.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Tools & Equipment Used

Technological proficiency in major computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), Google Calendar, Google platform, SAMS and Aspen. and ability to learn operation of state assessment online testing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

frequently required to sit, talk, and hear;

frequently required use of hands to operate, find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

occasionally required to stand or walk;

occasionally required to reach with hands and arms;

occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;

Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Physical Environment/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and which are normally found in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, initial screening, rating of education and experience, oral interview(s), and reference and background checks are required.

Summary

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Pay: $150.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150