Certified School Psychologist

• Date Posted: 6/15/2026
• Location:
  
  Poughkeepsie City School District
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position:

• New York State Certification required;
• Doctorate and licensure preferred but not required;
• Knowledge of methods of assessment, systematic practices to collect and interpret data that lead to empirically based decisions about service needs and service outcomes;
• Knowledge of learning processes and the appropriate instructional interventions to meet student learning needs;
• Knowledge of behavioral mental health, collaborative and consultation models of service;
• Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RtI), Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), 504 Accommodation Plans, Committee on Special Education (CSE) guidelines and regulations;
• Must be willing to attain training and certification in Crisis Intervention techniques provided by the District.

• The school psychologist provides direct support and interventions to students, consults with teachers, families and other professionals, and works with administrators and colleagues to support school-wide practices and policies and individualized interventions to address student needs;
• The school psychologist is directly responsible for psychological assessment of cognitive, academic, social, emotional and behavioral functioning of students who are referred for evaluations using standardized methods and observations;
• The school psychologist is a key member of building level support teams, leads functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plan development when directed by the CSE, and oversees the collection and summarization of behavioral data including reporting to the CSE;
• The school psychologist is an important member of the building crisis response and intervention team, supporting safety and social‑emotional health for all students.

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

• The School Psychologist reports to the Coordinators of Students with Exceptionalities and the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel and Special Services;
• Functions as a part of the district’s student support team as well as the building instructional and behavior support teams;
• The role includes conducting initial eligibility and triennial reassessment evaluations to include evaluations determined by the CSE within regular timelines;
• Participation in and chairing of CSE meetings as needed;
• Leading crisis intervention efforts and development of functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans;
• Monitoring goal and behavioral progress;
• Providing individual and group counseling supports for students to include risk assessments;
• Supporting teachers in integrating psychological and counseling recommendations into classroom practices with appropriate interventions and accommodations;
• Participating in program improvement efforts and district initiatives;
• Development of school-wide plans to address social, coping and problem‑solving skills among students, reduce bullying and violence and promote positive school climate;
• Providing parent counseling and training per IEP recommendations;
• Coordinating services with community providers and agencies involved with students and families;
• Providing and assisting in professional development for staff and trainings/workshops for parents and community members;
• Effective use of technology and support for…