School Psychologist

Bristol Warren Regional School District
- Bristol, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Bristol Warren Regional School District
- Bristol, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job : 5868150

Final date to receive applications: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS:

Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)
School Psychologist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position of school psychologist is to improve the academic achievement, social skill and emotional well-being of all students through either direct contact with students, evaluation and consultation with other professionals. The school psychologist functions as a member of the Evaluation Team, Crisis Intervention Team and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Team (MTSS)

• 1. Adheres to the policies of the Bristol Warren Regional School District
• 2. Adheres to special education policies and completes relevant paperwork
• 3. Attends and actively contributes to Section 504, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and special education meetings
• 4. Promotes the attainment of the District's mission, vision, and strategic plan
• 5. Displays strong and deep knowledge of subject matter content
• 6. Understands how knowledge is constructed within the discipline
• 7. Applies current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to help students access the curriculum
• 8. Communicates high and clear expectations for students
• 9. Integrates technology to more effectively deliver school psychology services
• 10. Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles and assists teams and teachers in adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students
• 11. Assists teams in designing and implementing Individual Educational plans to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities
• 12. Develops, with colleagues, appropriate academic, behavioral, and social/emotional goals for students
• 13. Promotes and utilizes positive behavioral supports
• 14. Administers a variety of assessments (e.g., cognitive, adaptive, behavioral rating scales, FBAs, etc.), shares findings with key stakeholders, and interprets assessment data in order to understand the academic, biological, and developmental issues that impact student performance
• 15. Collaborates with outside providers and agencies to coordinate supports to students and families
• 16. Actively supports and assists Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) teams in adhering to a problem-solving model during meetings, assists in the selection of evidence-based interventions, and helps teams design a plan to monitor student progress
• 17. Uses student data in treatment/intervention design and adjusts service delivery based on results of ongoing progress monitoring
• 18. Collaborates and consults with staff, parents, administration and the school community in providing information about the developmental stages of children and adolescents, linking this knowledge to how various social-emotional, environmental, biological, cultural, and experiential variables can impact student achievement
• 19. Provides direct student service including, but not limited to, individual counseling, group skills instruction, behavioral intervention support, and crisis intervention
• 20. Develops, implements, and evaluates prevention and intervention programs based on the recognized factors that are precursors to learning and behavioral difficulties
• 21. Communicates regularly with students and parents/guardians regarding the student’s academic, behavioral, social, and emotional status; communicates immediately with both when there are concerns
• 22. Serves as a resource to building-level staff and administrators regarding the behavioral and social/emotional well-being of students
• 23. Takes responsibility for personal professional growth
• 24. Other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator or Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Other Specialized Skills that may be required:

• 1. Certified or willing to be certified in Safety Care.
• 2. Expertise in the use of progress…