School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Probationary K-12 School Psychologist

Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District

$45,729 (+ $2,200 Master's) per the CSUFSD TAC Contract

In the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD, the faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a positive learning environment that recognizes all students' unique needs and talents by integrating character education with a critical-thinking curriculum. The emphasis is on teaching the whole child to become a lifelong learner, best prepared for college, career, and beyond.

Responsibilities & Skills:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, student observations, and diagnostic assessments for children across grades K-12 exhibiting a wide range of abilities and learning styles
• Write clear, compliant, and comprehensive psychological reports that translate complex psychometric data into actionable classroom recommendations
• Facilitate CSE, CPSE, and 504 meetings, guiding multi-disciplinary teams through eligibility determinations, accommodations, and program placements
• Design and execute Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to identify the root causes of challenging classroom behaviors
• Formulate and monitor evidence-based Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) to support student emotional regulation and maximize instructional time
• Actively participate in Child Study and Intervention Team meetings, bringing collaborative problem-solving insight to pre-referral cases
• Collect and interpret student and classroom data to accurately assess educational progress and evaluate environmental impacts on learning
• Implement Response to Intervention (RTI) protocols, leveraging robust data collection methods to guide multi-tiered academic and behavioral interventions
• Maintain meticulous records of students' special education reports, progress monitoring metrics, and services provided
• Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is preferred
• Maintain a safe, supportive learning environment
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or her designee

Requirements:

• NYSED Certification as School Psychologist
• Experience in a K-12 setting is preferred
• Ability to facilitate CSE, CPSE, and 504 meetings and make decisions that are in the best interest of the students

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should apply online at and attach a letter of interest, current resume, academic transcripts, copy of certifications, and at least three current letters of reference, or submit all of the required materials directly to: Mrs. Andrea L. Galenski, Superintendent of Schools, 166 Halstead Avenue, Sloan, NY 14212

Application Deadline: August 25, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: September 16, 2026

The Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity or the status of being transgender), sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic-violence-victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws.