School Psychologist, full-time (1.0) at North Reading High School
The position of School Psychologist is designed to provide services to students of North Reading High School. Interested candidates should apply on SchoolSpring. Chief responsibilities for this position include:
- Provide short term and ongoing counseling services to students who are struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems.
- Provide a full range of psychometric testing as part of the special education eligibility/service determination process for initial and re-evaluations and other evaluations as necessary for students.
- Coordinate and complete all required paperwork as part of the IDEA team process (IEPs).
- Collaborate regularly with teachers/counselors to stay current with student concerns.
- Communicate with parents regarding academic achievement and behavioral and counseling intervention(s) as needed.
- Assist students who exhibit school refusal, chronic absenteeism, or behavioral concerns which interfere with academic success.
- Lead group counseling sessions related to issues such as; grief, anxiety, depression, and social skills development.
- Serve as a member of the school’s Crisis Response Team.
- Serve as a member of the school’s Student Assistance Team.
- Attend identified students’ TEAM meetings or 504 meetings as needed.
- Collaborate/case manage with community agencies and outside professionals providing therapeutic services to assigned students.
- Assist with student safety assessments as needed.
- Work collaboratively with school administrators to promote school policies.
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal.
North Reading Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- Master’s Degree and current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification as a School Psychologist;
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills;
- Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations that govern public schools;
- Related experience as a School Psychologist at the secondary school level preferred but not required;
- Attendance at the New Teacher Orientation on August 24 and 25, 2022 required.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required