About Job

LOCATION: ELMIRA HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 10-month school calendar position; work hours depend on location

To assist in preventing educational and behavioral problems of students through early identification and consultation.
To identify special needs of students through consultation, observation and other psychological and education assessments.
To analyze, integrate and report psychological and educational information about child behavior and conditions related to learning.
To consult with school and agency personnel, parents, other caretakers and/or children and youth planning, implementing and evaluating school programs and interventions to meet the identified psychological and educational needs of students.
To assist in planning and managing a program of psychological services for local school districts including pre-referral, referral and assessment services; early identification services; intervention and counseling for students; parent counseling and training; program evaluation and applied educational research.
Keep professional skills and knowledge updated and current, especially with respect to laws, regulations affecting the provision of School Psychological Services.
Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Certification in the area of School Psychologist