This is a district-wide position with a current focus at middle school.
Must be able to:
-work in a variety of team environments, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
-possess an understanding of child development across all ages
-administer and interpret a variety of psychoeducational assessment instruments
-be knowledgeable in intervention techniques to address student’s academic and social emotional development
-possess strong verbal and written communication skills
-demonstrate proficient computer skills
About Salem Public School District:
-Salem, New Hampshire has very good highway access and could be a reasonable commute for many Boston-area residents.
-As compared to other school district employers in New Hampshire, Salem has a competitive pay scale and health care plan. (An applicant could compare NH collective bargaining agreements at https://www.nh.gov/pelrb/collective/index.htm).
-The school district has 8 schools, and seeks to employ 6 School Psychologists (there are currently 5 of us). In addition, the student enrollment at the schools is modest. This allows us to participate in a variety of professional activities, and we do not function as simply “special education testers.”
-My School Psychologist colleague group is a veteran group of professionals, some of whom have worked in this community for many years. A new or early-career professional would receive as much support as needed, along with regular opportunities for collaboration.
-Our inventory of assessment materials is (in my experience) above-average in our profession, and our administration has recently been generous as relates to spending on assessment materials.
For more information, reach out to Joseph M. Mahoney, Ph.D., NCSP
School Psychologist, Salem School District
joseph.mahoney@sau57.org | 774-364-5946