School Psychologist and CSE/504 Chairperson

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:
2/10/2025

Location:
EdCenter

Date Available:
02/24/2025

Closing Date:
03/15/2025
The Chappaqua Central School District is a community of six schools serving approximately approximately 3500 students in Westchester County. We are seeking excellent educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, supportive relationships with students. We are committed to hiring an inclusive teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming schools.

Chappaqua CSD is looking for a child-centered, thoughtful & knowledgeable educator to serve in the probationary position of School Psychologist assigned to the role of district-wide CSE/504 Chairperson beginning 2/24/25.

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services, to partner with students, families and staff to oversee and facilitate the district-wide CSE/504 processes from secondary students through Age 21, and including out of district placements and parentally placed students.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.
• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Current knowledge of best practices in educating students with disabilities in inclusive school environments.
• Ability to effectively facilitate group decision making processes.
• Thorough knowledge of current federal and state regulations governing CSE and Section 504.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with parents, teachers, students and other district leaders.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, conducts in-service programs as requested.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Certification & Education

• NYS School Psychologist Certification required.
• Previous experience as a School Psychologist and/or CSE Chairperson required
• Ph.D. in Psychology preferred.

This position includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional development and mentor support.

Application deadline: ASAP

Salary Range: $70,467 - $152,789