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.5 School Psychologist - Fall Creek Position Title .5 School Psychologist - Fall Creek Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Job Description ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850 NOTICE OF VACANCY We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious. Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence. Position Title: School Psychologist .5 Brief Description: The school psychologist is an integral member of the school community, grade level teams, RtI/support teams, crisis teams, and the CSE process. Working in cooperation with building leadership, educators, parents, and students, the school psychologist will provide an inclusive approach to social-emotional skill development for students by providing direct therapy, consultation services, and curriculum support to enable all children to access and progress in general education. The duties involve team communication, student and family advocacy, counseling, crisis support, as well as administering assessments with children and interpreting those with their families and school staff. Ideal candidates will show experience with diverse cultures, anti-racist approaches to the particular work of a psychologist, and a commitment to working with the school community towards the success of all