School Psychologist - FFS (33613)

Salary Range $46.00 - $140.00 Hourly

Position Type Fee For Service

Description

• 3 hour evaluation - $140

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is seeking a Fee for Service School Psychologist to complete CPSE evaluations on an as needed basis.

Job Summary: The purpose of a School Psychologist is to serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary evaluation team to conduct comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations using various assessments to identify students' cognitive, social, and emotional needs. The school psychologist also completes a social history as part of initial evaluation process for the committee on preschool special education.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct evaluations: Administer a variety of formal and informal assessments, including standardized tests and behavioral observations, to evaluate students' academic, social, and emotional skills.

• Write reports: Prepare comprehensive written reports summarizing evaluation findings, including eligibility recommendations.

• Participate in teams: Serve as a member of multi-disciplinary evaluation team to contribute to the development of educational plans and strategies.

• Consult and collaborate: Work with teachers, parents, and other professionals to discuss evaluation results, and develop plans to ensure students' needs are met in the school setting.

Skills:

• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations (e.g., IDEA).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, parents, and students.

• Experience with various assessment tools and evaluation techniques.

• Ability to write clear and concise evaluation reports.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Education:

Minimum Degree Required: Master’s Degree in School Psychology

Experience:

Minimum Experience Required: 2 Years’ experience

Required License/Registration/ Certification:

NYS Certified/ Licensed School Psychology

Physical Requirements :

Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, printing, crawling, and running.

Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.

Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.