• School Psychologist - FFS

    Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center (Buffalo, NY)


    Salary Range $46.00 - $140.00 Hourly

     

    Position Type Fee For Service

    Description

    * 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.

     

    Job Summary: 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.

    Essential Functions:

    + 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.

    Skills:

    + 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.

    Education:

    Minimum Degree Required: Master’s Degree in School Psychology

    Experience:

    Minimum Experience Required: 2 Years’ experience

    Required License/Registration/ Certification:

    NYS Certified/ Licensed School Psychology

    Physical Requirements :

    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.