What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist - Consultant position at Paul Cuffee School?
Paul Cuffee School, a K-12 public charter school of choice, educates a diverse community of students from the City of Providence, Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission. In the spirit of Paul Cuffee’s life, we teach students to value and practice personal initiative, perseverance, and social responsibility. Our School accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which, enriched with maritime experiences, fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education, lifelong learning, and active citizenship. To learn more about our school, please visit us at www.paulcuffee.org
Reports to: Head of School
Hours: 8-12 hours/week
Position Overview:
The primary purpose of the school psychologist is to complete all evaluations required by IDEA and be an active member of the evaluation team.
Responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct evaluations including cognitive, memory, adaptive, behavioral/social-emotional, among others.
- Serve as a member of the evaluation teams.
- Review and share results of outside clinical psychological and neurological assessments.
- Provide recommendations for IEP accommodations and modifications.
- Provide consultation with teachers, administrators, and parent/caregivers.
- Liaise between outside agencies related to student services, as needed.
Qualifications
- Current Rhode Island School Psychologist certificate and license required
- Master's degree from an accredited university
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, preferred
- Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring
