Summary

The school Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological services to support students’ academic achievement, social-emotional development, and behavioral functioning. The school Psychologist collaborates with families, educators, and related service providers to promote positive educational outcomes and ensure compliance with New York State and federal regulations governing special education and student services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assessment & Evaluation

• Administer, score, and interpret psychological and psycho-educational assessments for students referred to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).
• Integrate assessment data from multiple sources to identify students’ strengths, needs, and eligibility for services.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive written evaluation reports and present findings to parents and educational teams.

Consultation & Collaboration

• Serve as an active member of building-based and district-wide problem-solving teams.
• Consult with administrators, teachers, support staff, and families regarding instructional strategies, behavior supports, and social-emotional interventions.
• Collaborate with outside agencies and medical or mental health professionals, as appropriate, to support students in the educational setting.

Counseling & Intervention

• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention services to students and families.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
• Support students’ social-emotional development through evidence-based interventions.

CSE / CPSE & Compliance Responsibilities

• Participate in and, when assigned, chair CSE, CPSE, and Section 504 meetings.
• Contribute psychological expertise to the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans.
• Ensure services and documentation comply with NYSED regulations and district policies.

Crisis Response & Program Development

• Assist in developing and implementing district and building-level crisis intervention plans.
• Support district initiatives related to student mental health, emotional well-being, and inclusive practices.
• Participate in professional development and training related to school psychology and student support services.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to school psychology interns from approved university programs, when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Assistant Superintendent, or Superintendent of Schools.

There are openings for Registered School Nurses in the East Irondequoit Central School District at multiple locations.  This is a 10-month position following the student calendar, working Monday–Friday. Work hours may vary depending upon location.

Responsibilities are but not limited to the following:

• Maintains and updates cumulative health records for all students in the building including immunization data;
• Conducts scoliosis, hearing and vision screening and assists in physical examinations;
• Evaluates school-related injuries and completes district insurance forms;
• Provides first aid and emergency treatment of injuries and illness of students and faculty;
• Dispenses medication as ordered by physician and requested by parent in accordance with New York State Law;
• Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment;
• Acts as a liaison between physician, faculty, student and parents when there is a health problem;
• May be a member of the Committee on Special Education or Building Resource Team.