Job Title: School Psychologist

Department:  Lynde School 

Position Summary

Assess the learning, development, and skills of assigned students and prepare high quality, comprehensive evaluations to assist in the determination of their individual educational and programmatic needs. 

Department

Gateway Longview’s Education programs support K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges. 

Agency

Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. 

Benefits

Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees! We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, & several more offers.  

Compensation

 $31.98 - $33.31 per hour 

*offers based on education and years of experience

Hours/Schedule

Part-Time, 17.5 hours per week

Professional Development Opportunities

Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline. 

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare high quality comprehensive evaluations of school-age clients consistent with best practice standards and which address the role and weight of the intellectual, percept motor, and neuropsychological, emotional, behavioral and psychosocial status of each client.
• Determine the appropriate individual and programmatic needs of students by developing and maintaining accurate records and preparing and submitting reports in a timely manner. 
• Assist in the development of a Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for students as necessary. 
• Work as part of the Student Support Team to educate and guide students, staff, and parents toward successful outcomes and support student academic and social success.
• Be able to share and explain reports to all stakeholders in language they can understand and use. 
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
• Ability to physicall restrain
• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts

Qualifications

• MS and Doctorate in Psychology, NYS Certification as School Psychologist 

An EEO/AA Agency

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.