School Psychologist
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
2253 Main StreetBuffalo , NY 14214
Certified - Teaching - School Psychologist {SPSYC}
Job Number 3300018777
Start Date
Open Date 12/16/2025
Closing Date 02/28/2026
Please make sure to complete an application at this job posting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Graduation from an accredited College and a Master's degree in School Psychology or equivalent.
(2) New York State Licensed Psychologist
(3) Three (3) or more years' experience in providing psychological and educational testing, scoring and report writing to students with disabilities, preferred.
(4) Three (3) or more years' experience in providing counseling and supportive mental health services to students with disabilities, preferred.
(5) The ability to successfully complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each job position as determined by St. Mary's School for the Deaf (SMSD). Must have or desire to learn and become proficient in American Sign Language (ASL).
NOTE: The School may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary's School for the Deaf.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Culture
Work with the entire school community to foster mindfulness and sustain a socially and emotionally safe environment
Conference with families to review reports and explain information in family-friendly language
Develop strong relationships with caregivers, staff, outside providers, and students to invest in positive school climate
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to support student achievement
Crisis Intervention
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and monitor progress for students in need of greater support with behavior management
Participate in and/or lead meetings with the on-campus Mental Health Team (MHT)
Respond to emergency situations as required
Data Collection, Meeting Attendance, and Report Writing
Participate in and/or lead comprehensive student support team meetings to assist in determining which students require academic and/or social/emotional intervention, and what interventions would be appropriate, aligned with the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system
Write intake and other reports, as required, for both in-house purposes and with respective Local Education Agencies (LEA's)
Attend all required meetings: new student intake; staff; departmental; District CPSE and CSE
Conduct assessments and observations of students in a variety of settings including but not limited to: classroom, Related Services sessions, less structured settings such as the cafeteria, and students' homes when applicable
School and Mental Health Counseling
Provide effective counseling to school-aged students and support the students in achieving academic success
Meet with students for individual counseling sessions and case management of students school wide such as transition services and assisting families in receiving services within the community
Special Education
Attend Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Preschool (CPSE) meetings as an active participant
Manage students' psychological and social history files, timeline requirements for testing, and Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) updates
Performs other duties as assigned
Salary based on experience and the current Professional's Union contract step range
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Itinerant Location 2253 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14214
Duty Days 5
Salary: From 50000.00
Salary: To 75000.00
Salary Competitive Y
Position Status Full time
Start Date 06/01/2019
Other Certification Type(s) NYS Licensed Psychologist
Specialized Training Working With Disabled/Medically Fragile Children, Working With Children, TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Technology Literacy Google Docs, Outlook, Microsoft Office
Additional Job Information
American Sign Language
Contact Person's Name Mary DeStefano
Contact Person's Title Director of Human Resources
Contact Person's Phone 7168347200
Contact Person's Email maryd@smsdk12.org
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