What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist Temporary Position position at Nassau BOCES?
Description
Temporary School Psychologist position in Nassau BOCES Department of Special Education. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Education Management, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org, and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney – Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360, sstoddard@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.
Temporary School Psychologist position in Nassau BOCES Department of Special Education. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
- 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.
- NYS Certification - School Psychologist.
- NYS Psychologist License or License eligible highly preferred.
- Strong behavioral training/experience or BCBA.
- Expertise in providing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Education Management, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org, and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney – Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360, sstoddard@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.