.5 School Psychologist

School Psychologist – Clayville, Rhode Island Job ID: 5840357 Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: Jul 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Application Procedure Apply through SchoolSpring.com. Complete the full application; incomplete applications will not be considered. If selected, applicants must provide the following items in person: W‑4, Federal BCI, and I‑9. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and prepare legally compliant, actionable reports. Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations, eligibility determinations, and IEP team meetings. Provide direct psychological services (counseling, behavioral interventions, and social‑emotional support) to students under IEPs. Design and implement behavior intervention plans and perform functional behavioral assessments. Consult with teachers, administrators, families, and community agencies about academic, behavioral, and mental-health concerns. Support school-wide mental-health initiatives and crisis response, including risk assessments and post‑vention activities. Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with federal, state, and district regulations. Collaborate in professional learning communities and district leadership teams to promote continuous improvement. Qualifications Required: Valid Rhode Island School Psychologist Certification. Master's, Educational Specialist, or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from an accredited institution. Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, Rhode Island Special Education Regulations, and eligibility procedures. Experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations and interpreting assessment data. Ability to provide direct psychological services to students as part of IEPs. Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Commitment to equitable and inclusive educational practices. Experience participating in multidisciplinary evaluations and determining student eligibility for special education services. Preferred: Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). One or more years of successful experience as a school psychologist. Experience implementing MTSS and PBIS. Experience conducting FBAs and developing BIPs. Experience providing crisis intervention and risk assessment. Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorders, emotional disabilities, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and learning disabilities. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies. MLL endorsement or experience working with multilingual learners. Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, student information systems, and special education management software. At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Equal Employment Opportunity The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, disability, or any other protected characteristic in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. For non‑discrimination inquiries, contact: Equal Employment Officer, P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857 – Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io – Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Boston Office – 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921 – Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io – Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io – Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Contact Information Patty Martin, Executive Assistant to Superintendent and School Communications 3 George Washington Highway, Clayville, Rhode Island 02815 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education