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School Psychologists (2024-2025 Continuous Recruitment) JobID: 2975

• Position Type:

  Teaching/ Teaching

• Date Posted:

  2/5/2024

• Location:

  Rochester City School District

• Date Available:

  2024-2025

• Closing Date:

  03/15/2025

    

  Position Information

Bargaining UnitRTA

Job LocationTBD

Job TitleSchool Psychologist

Hours35

BracketN/A

Salary/Range

$50,500- $71,997 (Starting pay range, depending on experience)

ABOUT RCSD: The Rochester City School District is nestled in the heart of the vibrant and culturally rich city of Rochester, New York. With a backdrop of picturesque landscapes and a burgeoning educational atmosphere, our district is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for all students.Comprising a diverse and dynamic student body of nearly 24,000 students, our district proudly reflects the mosaic of Rochester's diverse population, fostering an environment of inclusivity and mutual respect. Our 52 preschool sites, 45 schools and 10 alternative programs cater to a variety of learning styles and needs, ranging from innovative magnet programs to traditional neighborhood schools. Our mission is to foster students’ individual talents and abilities in a nurturing environment of equity. We seek to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving world, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.Guided by a forward-thinking philosophy, our dedicated superintendent and school board are committed to achieving excellence in education. With a focus on facilitating academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility, our district strives to prepare students for a bright future. Together, we work towards equipping each student with the tools they need to become lifelong learners and valuable contributors to both their local community and the global society.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF UNIT: Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team with teachers, administrators, social workers, speech/language pathologists, audiologists, occupational and physical therapists. Uses a variety of assessment instruments in the areas of cognition, perception, personality, academic achievement, social and emotional behavior to arrive at diagnostic and prescriptive needs of student. Promotes the development of a positive multicultural learning environment which encourages student success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Uses a variety of appropriate psychological instruments and techniques to conduct non-biased assessment.

· Constructs comprehensive psychological reports which include intervention and remediation strategies to be used.

· Interprets results of assessment and share results with student, parent, school personnel and other appropriate professionals.

· Interviews, counsels and provides training to school staff and parents.

· Interprets federal, state and local laws relating on eligibility of special services to children.

· Provides individual or group counseling services to children and families.

· Monitors and accepts responsibility as part of a team for the well being and success of students.

· Constructs professional reports to agencies.

· Serves as a resource to other professional staff in areas of cognition, academic, social and emotional functioning of children.

· Completes yearly/monthly statistical reports on services provided to students.

· Integrates knowledge of all curricula into learning theories and translates that information to teachers and other school personnel.

· Provides consultation services to school personnel in the areas of retention, social grouping, learning styles, social skills, motivation, behavior management, peer interaction, goal setting, etc.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• · Receives and reviews referrals from children's parent, school personnel, agencies, physician, judicial officers.

• · Participates with other school personnel on issues relating to school climate.

• · Attends departmental staff meetings, school faculty meetings, parent/teacher meetings.

• · Participates in projects and activities recommended by school or central management.

• · Writes proposals to secure grants for special projects or research programs.

• · Participates in school community activities. School Psychologist – Schools (continued)

• Participates in departmental committees to promote best practices.

• · Conducts training for parents in areas such as child development.

• · Attends Committee on Special Education meetings.

• · Participates in site based student assistance teams’ meetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION:

· Master’s degree in Psychology New York State Certification in School Psychology.

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