School Psychologist ($2,500 SIGN ON BONUS)

SteppingStone Day School, Inc., established in 1983, is a large, private, not for profit preschool agency serving young children with and without disabilities. Our mission is to provide collaborative evaluation, education, therapy and family support services so that young children can develop to their full potential and with their families and friends as members of the community.

Stepping Stone Day School's philosophy is based on the belief that all children are entitled to an education in a safe, nurturing and enriched environment with paramount emphasis on individualization and educational best practices. In addition, it is inherent in the school's philosophy that the incorporation of the needs of the family unit is essential to the young child's holistic growth.

PSYCHOLOGIST – JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The role of the psychologist in SSDS is to participate as an integral part of the childrens’ multidisciplinary teams; provide counseling to individual children and conduct social groups; consult with families to assure a coordinated approach to their children’s educational and/or behavioral needs; provide staff development/in-service training.

Participation on Teams :

• Spend time in the classroom on a regular basis, to observe the children and consult on classroom management.
• Provide instruction/modeling for managing difficult and challenging behaviors.
• Conducts crisis intervention including classroom intervention
• Complete a Functional Behavioral Assessment to determine the need for a behavioral intervention plan, when requested by the classroom team.
• Provide quarterly follow-up for 1:1 behavior plans that includes team feedback
• Attend Classroom Based Support Team weekly meetings.

Counseling/Social Groups:

• Provide a six week assessment of child’s social emotional profile upon request by team and with parental consent.
• Counsel children individually or in a group as mandated on the child’s IEP.

Working with Families:

• Consult with families regarding child’s challenging behaviors in the classroom and at home.
• Discuss proposed program modifications with parents.
• Report parental concerns to teams as appropriate.
• Follow up on a regular and consistent basis with families whose children are receiving individual counseling.

Staff Development/In-Service Training:

• Provide trainings on child development,
• Provide training on classroom management and behavioral intervention techniques,
• Provide information on turning five recommendations and placement for CSE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Certified School Psychologist (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000