Rondout Valley Central School District is seeking a qualified Long-Term Substitute School Psychologist (beginning 9/1/2026 for approximately 12 weeks) to provide school psychological services at Marbletown Elementary School.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing individual and group counseling services identified in students’ Individualized Education Programs and conducting comprehensive psycho-educational assessments to support the Committee on Special Education process. The candidate must be able to work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, related-service providers, and other members of the school community.

 Qualifications: 

• Valid New York State certification as a School Psychologist.
• Experience providing individual and group counseling to school-age students.
• Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting comprehensive psycho-educational assessments.
• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, procedures, and timelines.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Salary: Per diem & Per Contract
 
General Responsibilities: 

The Long-Term Substitute School Psychologist will:

• Provide individual and group counseling services in accordance with students’ IEPs.
• Develop appropriate counseling goals, interventions, and progress-monitoring methods.
• Maintain accurate counseling schedules, service records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Monitor students’ progress toward IEP counseling goals and prepare progress reports within required timelines.
• Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, including cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and other assessments appropriate to the referral question.
• Select and administer appropriate standardized assessment instruments.
• Score and interpret assessment results accurately.
• Assist building principals with the Section 504 referral, evaluation, eligibility determination, and review process by participating in Section 504 meetings, interpreting evaluation data, providing recommendations regarding accommodations, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and district procedures.
• Collaborate with building teams through the District's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to analyze student data, problem-solve interventions, monitor student progress, and assist in determining appropriate referrals for special education evaluations.
• Provide consultation to teachers, administrators, and families regarding behavioral, social-emotional, and academic interventions designed to improve student outcomes.
• Assist in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and developing or reviewing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), as appropriate.
• Review educational records, developmental histories, classroom performance, interventions, and other relevant information.
• Conduct observations and obtain input from parents, teachers, service providers, and other appropriate individuals.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive, and timely written evaluation reports.
• Explain assessment findings and recommendations to parents, staff, and Committee on Special Education members.
• Participate in CSE meetings, eligibility determinations, annual reviews, reevaluations, and other student-support meetings, as needed.
• Assist the CSE in identifying students’ educational needs and developing appropriate recommendations, goals, accommodations, services, and supports.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, related-service providers, and families to support students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional development.
• Respond appropriately to student mental-health concerns and assist with crisis intervention when necessary.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information.
• Comply with federal and state laws and regulations, District policies, professional standards, and required evaluation and reporting timelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for C&I and/or designee.

The mission of RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is to create an inclusive, welcoming educational community where all students can find their purpose and achieve their goals.    

Rondout Valley Central School District serves students across more than 150 square miles of rural communities in the Hudson Valley. The District includes two elementary schools serving grades K–3, a middle school serving grades 4–8, one high school, and a district office.

Rondout Valley Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by law in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Inquiries regarding the District’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Rondout Valley Central School District, P.O. Box 9, Accord, New York 12404.

Rondout Valley Central School District is seeking a qualified Long-Term Substitute Third Grade Co-Taught Teacher for an approximately six-week assignment.

The successful candidate will provide consistent, engaging, and developmentally appropriate instruction while maintaining the established classroom routines and expectations. The candidate must be able to collaborate effectively with grade-level colleagues, support staff, administrators, students, and families.

 Qualifications: 

• Valid New York State Certification, Childhood Education 1-6
• Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Ability to establish a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom-management skills.
• Experience teaching at the elementary level preferred.

Salary: Per Contract
 
General Responsibilities: 

The Long-Term Substitute Third Grade Co-Taught Teacher will:

• Plan and deliver instruction in accordance with the District’s curriculum, instructional expectations, and established classroom plans.
• Provide instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and other assigned subject areas.
• Maintain established classroom routines, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students.
• Use appropriate assessments and student-work data to monitor progress and guide instruction.
• Provide timely feedback to students and maintain accurate records of assignments, assessments, attendance, and student progress.
• Implement students’ IEPs, Section 504 plans, accommodations, modifications, and other required supports.
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers, special education staff, related-service providers, interventionists, and administrators.
• Communicate appropriately with parents and guardians regarding classroom activities and student progress.
• Participate in faculty meetings, grade-level meetings, professional learning, parent conferences, and other school activities as required.
• Supervise students during classroom instruction, transitions, arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other assigned activities.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Follow District policies, school procedures, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards.
• Prepare appropriate information and records to support a smooth transition when the regularly assigned teacher returns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building principal and/or designee.

The mission of RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is to create an inclusive, welcoming educational community where all students can find their purpose and achieve their goals.    

Rondout Valley Central School District serves students across more than 150 square miles of rural communities in the Hudson Valley. The District includes two elementary schools serving grades K–3, a middle school serving grades 4–8, one high school, and a district office.

Rondout Valley Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by law in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Rondout Valley Central School District, P.O. Box 9, Accord, New York 12404.