School Psychologist - Primary School (2026-2027 School ...

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Psychologist Date Posted: 4/2/2026 Location: Victor Primary School Closing Date: 04/30/2026   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Description Title: School Psychologist -Primary School (2026-2027 School Year) Qualifications: * Effective communication and problem solving skills * Ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting * Certified by the NYS Education Department as a School Psychologist * Good knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of school psychology * Ability to understand procedures and functions in a school system with regard to special education * Working knowledge of community resources applicable to school psychology * Be able to work and communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, outside agencies, and other groups. * Ability to evaluate, plan, and execute treatments Responsibilities: Shall include but are not limited to the following: * Attend meetings as needed * General School Psychologist assignments * Counsels students with emotional and/or educational disabilities in grades K-12 * Understands and updates students' Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or 504 Plans * Makes recommendations on pupil placement * Refers appropriate cases to other school specialists as needed (i.e. speech/language, reading, hearing and vision, occupational therapy) * Prepares written reports of all psychological evaluations and keeps up-to-date files on all referrals * Administers individual psychological tests for the evaluation of intelligence, learning styles, and personality factors affecting school adjustment * Conducts follow-up conferences with appropriate personnel to interpret test results and make recommendations; serves as consultant to administrators and other school personnel. * Serves as a member of building pupil personnel services team and the District Committee on Special Education * Participates in and/or leads IEP and 504 Plan meetings including completing and discussing evaluations, planning, and making recommendations * Serves as primary resource person for Committee on Special Education; provides data for recommendations of special education placements * Serves as case manager for students referred to Committee on Special Education * Confers with parents as necessary and makes recommendations to them with regard to services for children * Advises and consults with parents of students being considered for placement in special education programs; monitors progress of pupils in special class placements * Interprets district's psychological services to teachers and parents * Acts as liaison between school and community health and social welfare agencies * Completes various reports on students with disabilities as required by local, state, and federal governmental agencies * Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through participation in area conferences, workshops, etc., and membership on district committees and in professional organizations * Participates in MTSS problem solving meetings and utilize data-driven insights to implement effective instructional and behavioral interventions that support student success. * Other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the supervisors. * Maintain Data Security as applicable. * Maintain confidentiality with staff, students, and family information. Reports to: Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services Salary: As per the contract between Victor Central Schools and the VTA Unit

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