The School Psychologist is responsible for administering psychological tests and functional behavior assessments to create comprehensive reports for scholars. They collaborate with student support teams to develop behavior intervention plans and provide therapeutic strategies to teaching staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an advanced degree in school psychology and possess valid Rhode Island certification and licensure. CPI certification is required, and bilingual skills are strongly preferred.
The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers.
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 the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics.
We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities.
Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMCbfrYJzHA] 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 equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.
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
Benefits
Parental Leave
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Referral Bonuses
Employer Match
Personal Days
Dental Plan
Medical Plan
Longevity Bonuses
Instructional Coaching
Impact Factors
Paid Summer Opportunities
Internal Hiring Opportunities
Employee Child Enrollment Preference
Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world.
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
Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets
Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):
Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan
Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
Collaborative, team-driven culture
Instructional coaching
Referral bonuses
Ongoing opportunities for professional development and access to tuition reimbursement for all employees
All staff members receive a minimum of 9 personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
Longevity Bonuses
Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
Paid summer opportunities
*BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.
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
Certification in relevant psychological field
CPI Certified
Qualifications
Advanced degree in school psychology required
Bilingual candidates strongly preferred, but not required
• Refer to Teacher STEP Scale (starting in 25-26 School Psychologists get an additional $5000 added on to their Step)
To Apply
Please submit your resume, professional references’ contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online. If your position requires certification or licensure please be sure to upload it. 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.
Market context
Rhode Island school psychologist roles stay specialized
Rhode Island school psychologist openings typically reflect steady demand for licensed specialists who can support student assessment, intervention, and compliance needs in schools. Competition is often shaped by advanced credentials, valid Rhode Island certification and licensure, CPI certification, and bilingual skills, which can help candidates stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your licensure and CPI status before applying.
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