CSE Chairperson

Company: Schenectady City School District
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Position TitleCSE ChairpersonRequired Application TypeTeacher / AdminSalary/Pay Scale$53,831 -$87,942 per yearJob DescriptionCSE Chairperson Role This position reports to the Pupil Services Division and school principal in a midsize urban school district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York. The School Psychologist will work with teachers, parents, and school leaders to develop plans and strategies to improve students' academic performance and social emotional development. School Psychologist will possess the competencies necessary for serving the psychological and educational needs of children, adolescents and families. School Psychologist will be a change agent for the district and assigned school. This position requires a high degree of culturally responsiveness, knowledge on the educational impacts of trauma and creativity when it comes to addressing the needs of students. CSE Chairperson Expectations

• Assessment: Administering psychological and educational assessments;
• Consultative Skills: Working with teachers, staff, and students to develop behavior plans;
• Intervention design and evaluation of programs to intervene both directly and indirectly with children's academic, behavioral, and emotional problems;
• Understanding of culturally diverse children, parents, teachers, and school personnel;
• Providing assessment and intervention solutions as part of their role as facilitator of the school-based support team;
• Demonstrate knowledge of special education regulations, processes, and procedures; CSE Chairperson Key Qualities
  • Able to be empathetic by caring, understanding, and cultivating an empowering environment for all students;
  • Demonstrates patience with serious issues, students and families;
  • Able to be dependable in ways that develop trust with students;
  • Able to implement an organizational system to support both case management and student needs simultaneously;
  • Being able to observe with skill and listen closely;
  • Being able to make impartial informed decisions on behalf of students and families;
  • Ability to be persistent and resilient when dealing with setbacks;
  • Willing to be flexible and multitask as needed on demand;
  • Ability to use a culturally responsive approach to develop relationships and execute interventions with fidelity;
  • Willingness to learn, in order to be relatable, flexible, personable and adaptable;
  • Engages in continuous self-care. Job QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
    • Educational requirements: Doctorate in School Psychology preferred; NYS certification as a School Psychologist is required;
    • Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university;
    • CSE experience preferred;
    • Experience working in schools and with children preferred. Application ProcedureAbout Schenectady City Schools With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation. The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.Job CategoryPPS StaffJob LocationMultiple

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