Job description

SCO Family of Services has provided vital human services throughout New York City and Long Island for more than 100 years. SCO helps vulnerable New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. We get young children off to a good start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs.

SCO Family of Services welcomes you to join our family and help us work together to carry out our mission to build a stronger tomorrow.

• Provide consultation services with teachers, teacher assistants, on behavioral interventions, data collection, and psychological/psychiatric conditions.

• Consult and provide consultation services with related service staff (i.e.- speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists) on behavioral strategies utilized during their sessions as well as progress made by the students.

• Provide individual and group counseling services with students.

• Complete Functional behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior intervention plans (BIPs) in preparation for IEP/CSE meetings or as necessary

• Submit all necessary paperwork and input student management needs and pertinent evaluations and information into a student’s IEPs.

• Participate in CSE meetings including annuals, re-evaluations, and requested reviews.

• Collect and analyze behavior data in order to monitor the effectiveness of student’s individual behavior intervention plans and submit quarterly behavior progress notes.

• Consult with campus psychiatrist as needed to address behavior or medication related concerns.

• Chair and run classroom team builder’s meetings to discuss student behavior concerns with assigned classrooms.

• Attend weekly campus wide critical behavior meetings to discuss behavioral concerns and progress of students.

• Maintain training and certification in all aspects of therapeutic crisis intervention (TCI), restraint techniques, and behavior management and provide immediate TCI in order to provide structure and support in line with the TCI curriculum and students individual BIPs.

• Models composure and good judgement during crisis situations.

• Models and contributes positively to the overall climate of the school through the use of positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) with both students and staff members. Is an active member of the PBIS committee.

• Participate in intake meetings and screenings of incoming students.

• Perform other duties as assigned such as assisting in arrival/dismissal, fire drills, staffing, field trips, events, etc.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• NYSED School Psychologist certification (Initial or Permanent)
• Experience working with the developmentally disabled population.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft word, excel, and power point.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively with team members.
• This position requires successful completion and maintenance of therapeutic crisis intervention training which includes a written test and demonstration of physical restraints, as specified by the program and regulatory body.

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be vaccinated, or willing to get vaccinated

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• School Psychologists: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYSED school psychologist (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Certified School Psychologist (Required)

Work Location: One location

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