School Psychologist Job at Blackstone Valley Prep

Blackstone Valley Prep Cumberland, RI 02864

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. We believe firmly that all scholars can achieve success in college and the world beyond, so we proactively work to foster a college prep culture. Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today.

Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from two traditionally higher-income communities of Cumberland and Lincoln and two from predominantly lower-income communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect the diversity of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring rockstar team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of diversity in classrooms, curricula, and throughout school systems.

Learn more about why BVP is different. Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to): *Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond*Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community*Cultivates positive identity formation for scholars and prepares them to live and work together in a diverse world*Is results driven, with excellent planning and organizing skills, and a do whatever it takes attitude and work ethic*Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members*Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies*Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures Additionally, School Psychologists are expected to: *Administer, interpret, and utilize psychological tests, functional behavior assessments, and other evaluation materials to complete comprehensive reports*Participate in the RTI process for scholars with confirmed or suspected special needs and in the subsequent planning of educational programs. Discuss evaluation results and meaningful recommendations as related to the referral question.*Help school teams use evaluation and observation data to plan instruction that will help scholars meet learning standards and access curriculum.*Identify scholars in need of support and/or referral services through observation, data collection, informal evaluation, and formal evaluation, and assist school personnel in the implementation and coordination of appropriate action steps*Work in collaboration with the student support team*Assist school teams in developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior intervention plans*Provide ongoing consultation and modeling of therapeutic strategies for teaching teams and support staff*Maintain accurate, complete, and comprehensive scholar and staff records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations*Manage an assessment caseload to maintain strict adherence to all assessment timelines pursuant to special education guidelines Qualifications: *Advanced degree in school psychology required*Bilingual candidates strongly preferred, but not required*Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island certification and licensure by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country.

Learn more here. Compensation/Professional Growth: BVP offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position, and a comprehensive medical and dental plan that covers 80% of the employee premium. Other benefits include short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities, referral bonuses, and a 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%. To Apply: Please submit your resume and tailored cover letter online.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member. Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.


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