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School Psychologist (Anticipated)

Position Title: School Psychologist (Anticipated)- Elementary School

Reports To:  Director of Student Support Services / Building Principal
Work Year:  10-month (with possible summer responsibilities)
Certification: NYS Permanent or Provisional Certification as a School Psychologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assessment and Evaluation

  • Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations (cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioral, adaptive) for initial and reevaluations in accordance with IDEA and NYSED regulations.

  • Prepare clear, legally compliant evaluation reports with recommendations tailored to student needs.

  • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and contribute to Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

Consultation and Collaboration

  • Consult with teachers, administrators, related service providers, and parents regarding student performance, interventions, and academic/behavioral supports.

  • Serve as a key member of the CSE, MTSS, and building-based support teams.

  • Participate in developing IEPs and 504 Plans, ensuring goals and supports are data-driven and appropriate.

Intervention and Support

  • Provide individual or group counseling for students with social-emotional, behavioral, or mental-health needs.

  • Develop and assist in implementing evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions within an MTSS/RTI framework.

  • Support crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning in collaboration with district personnel.

  • Deliver preventive programs related to social-emotional learning, executive functioning, school climate, and mental health awareness.

Compliance and Documentation

  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with NYSED regulations, FERPA, and district policies.

  • Complete CSE/504 paperwork, progress notes, and parent communications according to required timelines.

Professional Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with community agencies and provide referrals when appropriate.

  • Support the development of safe, inclusive, and trauma-sensitive school environments.

Per MTA contract

The Mechanicville City School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The designated district compliance officer(s) will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The Mechanicville City School District's Civil Rights Compliance Officer is:  Taryn Breen, Mechanicville City School District, 25 Kniskern Ave, Mechanicville, NY 12118; phone:  518-664-5727, email:  tbreen@mechanicville.org. Complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights, New York Office, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005- 2500, phone (646) 428-3800, fax (646) 428-3843, email: NewYork@ed.gov.