Temporary School Psychologist- East Greenwich Public Schools

Temporary School Psychologist- East Greenwich Public SchoolsEast Greenwich Schools East Greenwich Eldredge Elementary - East Greenwich, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps East Greenwich Frenchtown School - East Greenwich, Rhode Island Open in Google MapsJob DescriptionEast Greenwich Public Schools is looking to hire a temporary School Psychologist to work a short-term assignment approximately from May 5, 2026, to June 15, 2026, or the last day of school. Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the School Psychologist will serve as a qualified member of various school teams, including but not limited to the evaluation team, 504, and MTSS/RTI, that support the teaching and learning of all members in the school. Provide expertise in the areas of emotional health and well-being, social-emotional learning, and behavior, to improve students' success academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide diagnostic services in the areas of cognitive ability, personality, executive functioning, and adaptive behavior to students with suspected special educational needs, including a wide variety of standardized measures, observations, data collection and organization, and in-depth functional behavior assessments. Serve as a member of various school teams, including crisis response, evaluation, MTSS/RTI, and Section 504 accommodation plans. Actively seek novel and consistent ways to engage students, build rapport, and positive relationships with all students. Assess and develop comprehensive psychological evaluations. Report and interpret student test data and observations to assist the IEP team in identifying potential disabilities as well as determining special education eligibility, need for specially designed instruction, and accommodations to increase access to general education. Provide direct individual and group counseling services to students who are experiencing academic, social-emotional, or behavioral regulation challenges. Collaborate/consult with individual teachers and related service providers regarding social-emotional competencies and interventions, learning, and behavioral concerns regarding all students. Consult with families, caregivers, and outside agencies as needed to assist in informing assessment of students, recommendations for home/school collaboration, and school-to-home carryover of social-emotional competencies to benefit the achievement of all students. Assist and support the school community to foster practices of PBIS, de-escalation and crisis management, development and review of behavior intervention plans, and assist in establishing classroom-based behavior management systems to support the academic and social-emotional learning of all students. Serve as a consultant to the MTSS/RTI Team to provide and design evidence based tiered supports and progress monitoring systems for students in need. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.Desired Minimum QualificationsMust have a valid principal's certificate issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education.A Master's degree or higher.Experience in counseling students PK-12.At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.Knowledge of or training in a crisis management curriculum such as Safety Care preferred.Strong oral and written communications skills.Capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.Ability to interact with students, staff and members of the community in a pleasing and positive manner.Ability to effectively handle issues utilizing a personable problem solving approach.Capable of working collegially with all levels of administration, staff, families, caregivers and outside providers as needed.Function as a critical member of the de-escalation team.Ability to prioritize the needs and requests of students and staff within the school setting and respond in a professional and efficient manner.Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.Technological proficiency in major computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), Google Calendar, Google platform, SAMS and Aspen. and ability to learn operation of state assessment online testing software.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently required use of hands to operate, find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally required to stand or walk; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Physical Environment/Working ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and which are normally found in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.Selection GuidelinesFormal application, initial screening, rating of education and experience, oral interview(s), and reference and background checks are required.Welcome to East Greenwich Eldredge Elementary, East Greenwich Frenchtown SchoolOur Core Beliefs Learning We believe that learning is a life-long process where discovery happens. Everyone learns in different ways; each has the right to be challenged with the highest standards set for all. Respect We believe that we must create and maintain an environment that cherishes the dignity and self-worth of students, staff and parents, and respects individual differences and diversity. Responsibility We believe that everyone must be accountable for his or her individual and collective actions. We believe this responsibility will nurture self-direction and promote a sense of independence. Resourcefulness We believe everyone can be resourceful by creatively finding ways to accomplish goals. Trust We believe in promoting trust through the honest and free exchange of ideas and opinions in a safe and open environment. Empowerment We believe that everyone has a voice and should participate in the decision-making process. Collaboration We believe that learning is enhanced through collaboration. Teaming stimulates creative energy, builds relationships, and results in quality work. Community We believe strong partnerships that include students, families, school staff, business leaders and members of the community impact learning and benefit all., "Parents are very interested in the success of the school and many volunteer their time and talents to support student learning. The students are eager, independent learners who genuinely like being in school.....There is a sense that the Frenchtown School community is a learning community, not just for students, but for everyone".Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of the East Greenwich School District and its administration to not discriminate against and to provide an equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees, students, and contractors, regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, genetic information, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a special disabled veteran, recently separated Veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, or any other veteran who served on activity duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, except in those special circumstance permitted or mandated by law.The East Greenwich School District's policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity is consistent with all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders and mandates of the Department of Education.Job RequirementsAt least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.Master degree preferred.Citizenship, residency or work visa requiredApplication InstructionsThank you for applying to East Greenwich Schools. PLEASE NOTE: You must hold a Rhode Island Teaching Certification or emergency certification from the State of Rhode Island to be considered for this position. Only COMPLETE SchoolSpring applications will be considered. PLEASE INLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. No phone calls please. ****If selected for hire, in order to be placed on the substitute teacher list, the following requirements must be presented in person to East Greenwich Public Schools: A copy of your teaching certificate A current national criminal background check with fingerprints A tuberculosis test with a negative result** Proper identification for completion of an I-9 and a W-4 **Prior to employment, each school employee shall file with the Superintendent of Schools, a report from a licensed physician that such person is free from tuberculosis based on a physical examination and negative Mantoux (PPD) tuberculin skin test.Contact InformationNeil Marcaccio, Director of Student Services/MTSS Coordinator111 Peirce StreetEast Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818Phone: 401-398-1230Fax: 401-886-9657Email: nmarcaccio