• School Psychologist

    Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (Buffalo, NY)


    School Psychologist

     

    St. Mary's School for the Deaf

     

    2253 Main Street

     

    Buffalo , NY 14214

     

    Certified - Teaching - School Psychologist {SPSYC}

     

    Job Number 3300018777

     

    Start Date

     

    Open Date 12/16/2025

     

    Closing Date 02/28/2026

     

    Please make sure to complete an application athttp://www.wnyric.org/applicationfor this job posting.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    (1) Graduation from an accredited College and a Master's degree in School Psychology or equivalent.

     

    (2) New York State Licensed Psychologist

     

    (3) Three (3) or more years' experience in providing psychological and educational testing, scoring and report writing to students with disabilities, preferred.

     

    (4) Three (3) or more years' experience in providing counseling and supportive mental health services to students with disabilities, preferred.

     

    (5) The ability to successfully complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each job position as determined by St. Mary's School for the Deaf (SMSD). Must have or desire to learn and become proficient in American Sign Language (ASL).

     

    NOTE: The School may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Community Culture

     

    + Work with the entire school community to foster mindfulness and sustain a socially and emotionally safe environment

    + Conference with families to review reports and explain information in family-friendly language

    + Develop strong relationships with caregivers, staff, outside providers, and students to invest in positive school climate

    + Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to support student achievement

     

    Crisis Intervention

     

    + Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and monitor progress for students in need of greater support with behavior management

    + Participate in and/or lead meetings with the on-campus Mental Health Team (MHT)

    + Respond to emergency situations as required

     

    Data Collection, Meeting Attendance, and Report Writing

     

    + Participate in and/or lead comprehensive student support team meetings to assist in determining which students require academic and/or social/emotional intervention, and what interventions would be appropriate, aligned with the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system

    + Write intake and other reports, as required, for both in-house purposes and with respective Local Education Agencies (LEA's)

    + Attend all required meetings: new student intake; staff; departmental; District CPSE and CSE

    + Conduct assessments and observations of students in a variety of settings including but not limited to: classroom, Related Services sessions, less structured settings such as the cafeteria, and students' homes when applicable

     

    School and Mental Health Counseling

     

    + Provide effective counseling to school-aged students and support the students in achieving academic success

    + Meet with students for individual counseling sessions and case management of students school wide such as transition services and assisting families in receiving services within the community

    Special Education

    + Attend Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Preschool (CPSE) meetings as an active participant

    + Manage students' psychological and social history files, timeline requirements for testing, and Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) updates

    + Performs other duties as assigned

     

    Salary based on experience and the current Professional's Union contract step range

     

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    Itinerant Location 2253 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14214

     

    Duty Days 5

     

    Salary: From 50000.00

     

    Salary: To 75000.00

     

    Salary Competitive Y

     

    Position Status Full time

     

    Start Date 06/01/2019

     

    Other Certification Type(s) NYS Licensed Psychologist

     

    Specialized Training Working With Disabled/Medically Fragile Children, Working With Children, TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

     

    Technology Literacy Google Docs, Outlook, Microsoft Office

     

    Additional Job Information

     

    American Sign Language

     

    Contact Person's Name Mary DeStefano

     

    Contact Person's Title Director of Human Resources

     

    Contact Person's Phone 7168347200

     

    Contact Person's Email [email protected]