Application Deadline7/20/2026Position Start Date7/7/2026
District-Wide School Psychologist
The School District is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate District-Wide School Psychologist to join our district-wide PPS team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students across all grade levels. This position requires a professional who is adept at navigating the complexities of public educational environments and is dedicated to fostering an innovative and inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
Responsibilities
The District-Wide School Psychologist will be responsible for the following duties:
Support families and students through all phases of the CSE process, ensuring effective communication and advocacy.
Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations to determine eligibility and identify student learning needs.
Actively participate in and chair CSE and CPSE meetings as assigned.
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of PPS to monitor compliant CSE processes, including annual reviews and reevaluations, while supporting building-level psychologists.
Train teachers and providers in conducting educational and relevant evaluations.
Conduct observations for parentally placed students and those in out-of-district placements.
Partner with the district behaviorist to support staff in implementing behavioral interventions and classroom accommodations.
Partner with the lead chairperson on initial eligibility determinations
Serve as a resource for crisis intervention and mental health support.
Develop and present educational workshops for parents and the community via the IUFSD Parent University.
Serve as lead summer CSE Chairperson, conducting summer meetings and evaluations.
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
Valid New York State Certification as a School Psychologist.
Doctorate level preferred, with credentialing to conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations.
Extensive experience with broad-based evaluations for a wide range of student profiles within public school settings.
Proven expertise in managing high volume CSE processes, including data-driven decision making, FBA/BIP development, and implementation.
Ability to engage all stakeholders collaboratively and support families and students throughout all phases of the CSE process.
Demonstrated understanding of complex student profiles, including neurodiversity and trauma-informed needs.
Experience partnering effectively with building leaders and faculty to implement student-centered, strengths-based intervention strategies.
Experience working in innovative, start-up public school models