School Psychologist - FFS

Job Details

Job Location
:
North Street - Buffalo, NY 14203

Position Type
:
Fee For Service

Salary Range
: $46.00 - $140.00 Hourly

* 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Minimum Degree

Required:

Master’s Degree in School Psychology

Minimum Experience

Required:

2 Years’ experience

NYS Certified/ Licensed School Psychology

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.