About this role
Provide counseling and evidence-based related services/interventions for identified students and/or as documented on IEPs. Actively support school-wide, preventative and proactive strategies to address social-emotional competencies/social-emotional health. Facilitate support groups based on student needs. Serve as an integral member of the school's MTSS team. Actively locate community resources to assist students and families in need. Consult with teachers and other staff to address behavioral and social-emotional needs of students. Document specialized and related services for identified students through the IEP process. Collect and analyze data for academic and/or behavioral needs. Conduct evaluations, as appropriate, to include Functional Behavior Analyses, Social Histories and/or Psychological Assessments. The School Psychologist/School Social Worker is a district position. School assignments will be considered based on the strengths and experience of existing staff and the chosen candidate.
Must be certified by RIDE as a School Psychologist or School Social Worker. Must demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills with students, families, staff and administration. Must model positivity and be committed to providing services for children in the least restrictive environment.