Bilingual School Psychologist

Ulster BOCES is seeking a qualified Bilingual Psychoeducational Evaluator to conduct culturally and linguistically responsive assessments for students referred for special education and related services. The ideal candidate is committed to equity, family engagement, and ensuring that evaluation results are accessible and understandable to all families through clear communication in their preferred language.

To be legally employed in this position, you must possess a valid NYS certification as a Bilingual School Psychologist. Fingerprinting is required. This is a non-benefit-earning position.

Rate of Pay: $142/Hour

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting evaluations in the student's dominant/native language and English, as appropriate.
• Administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of assessment tools.
• Preparing comprehensive evaluation reports that clearly communicate assessment results, strengths, needs, and educational implications.
• Developing and providing a Parent Summary of Evaluation Results in the family's native language to ensure meaningful parent participation and understanding of assessment findings in accordance with NYSED requirements regarding parent communication and meaningful participation in the special education process.
• Maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding evaluation practices and special education procedures.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Most evaluations are conducted on Saturdays between the hours of 9 AM – 4 PM. Optional weekday evaluations at students' home schools may also be available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Fluency in English and the target language(s).
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
Appropriate certification, licensure, or credentials required for conducting educational evaluations.
Knowledge of special education regulations, assessment practices, and culturally responsive evaluation procedures.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.