Full-Time Chemistry Teacher (Medford, MA)

Medford High School is seeking applications for a Chemistry Teacher. There are four classes to teach in this position and class sizes are below 20 students. If interested, please reach out to:

Rocco Cieri, Director of Science K-12 in Medford Public schools. His email is rcieri@medford.k12.ma.us and his phone number is (781) 393 – 2314.

School Garden Volunteer (Somerville)

We have an exciting opportunity for Tufts students interested in outdoor education and teaching K-12 students about growing food and tending to the environment.

Groundwork Somerville is an urban agriculture non-profit that maintains Somerville’s only urban farm and all of the school gardens across Somerville. Our mission is to build a greener, healthier, more equitable and climate-resilient Somerville. This fall, we are looking for college students/young adults who are interested in consistently volunteering during school garden lessons (2 hours a week). Once a week, school garden volunteers would support the School Garden Teacher in garden lesson activities and engage with students from the grades of Pre-K to 8th grade as they learn about the environment in their school garden. No experience or preparation is needed!

Please fill out this form if you are interested and feel free to email Tufts alumna and Youth Program Manager Kenzie Ballard at kenzie@groundworksomerville.org if you have any questions or for more information. We are looking forward to connecting with you. 🙂

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Elementary Reading Specialist (Lynn, MA)

The Tracy School (within Lynn Public School District) is looking for a full-time Elementary Reading Specialist.

To learn more about the role and Lynn Public Schools, please see the PDF below. Please note that The Tracy School is accepting applications until October 1st (disregard the 9/13 application deadline listed in the PDF below).

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To apply, please contact Michelle Winslow (Assistant Director of Curriculum) at winslowm@lynnschools.org and specify The Tracy School in your application.

Flexible contract work for School Psychologists (Boston Area)

We have the need for one to two school psychologists to complete contract work for a metro area school district performing IEP evaluations. We are a small neuropsychology practice in the Boston Metro area. The position will be flexible, although it is likely that there will be sufficient work to keep them full-time in the near-to-medium future, potentially long-term.

Compensation: approximately $125/hr. 

The position would also be a great fit for somebody who has their own practice and wants additional work to supplement.

If you are interested, email Rebecca Wershba, Ph.D. Boston Metro Neuropsychology @ rwershba@bostonmetronp.com or call at 781-347-2165.

Part-time School Psychologist (Burrillville, Rhode Island) 

The Burrillville School Department is seeking certified, qualified candidates for an anticipated .5 School Psychologist position for the 2023-2024 school year (Starting Date: Aug 28, 2023).

General Purpose: The School Psychologist will provide support to students to help them succeed academically, socially and emotionally while considering Rhode Island Regulations and the vision of the Burrillville School Department. School psychologists will collaborate with educators, parents and other professionals to help create safe, healthy and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home and school.

Please read the job description for position requirements and job responsibilities.

If interested, contact David Alba, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Phone: 401-568-1301
Email: albad@bsd-ri.net

School Psychologist (Dorchester)

Why NHCS?
Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan.  We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.
 
What is the School Psychologist role?
 
As a School Psychologist you care deeply about the success of your students and create strong relationships to leverage success both in and out of the classroom. You understand the unique demands of working with students with significant emotional or behavioral needs and are excited to help scholars maximize their functioning in school and reach their fullest potential. You act as case-manager and liaison for these students, evaluate their strengths and challenges, and create and monitor individualized plans to support their ongoing success.
 
You will work at both of our campuses (Queen St. and Centre St.) supporting scholars with IEPs or 504 plans. The hours are Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. Someone coming to us with two years of previous experience and a master’s degree can expect to make $63,222.
 
Is this You?

  • You are committed to cultivating anti-racist, culturally responsive and restorative practices;
  • You have earned a Master’s degree in School Psychology, Social Work, or a related clinical field or a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Special Education;
  • You have a certification in Moderate Disabilities, School Psychology, or clinical work (preferred)
  • You are familiar with trauma informed practices
  • You believe in a Warm Demanding ethos where the two phrases, “We care about you” and “We have the highest expectations for you” go hand in hand.
  • You are committed to cultivating the social emotional wellbeing of all of our scholars both in and out of the classroom;
  • You will thrive in a community in which all members demonstrate accountability, flexibility, humor, effort, responsibility, respect and hope;
  • You are able to start as soon as possible.

Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is committed to being an anti-racist organization. The work of racial justice does not belong to a department or position; it is the responsibility of every member of our community – scholar, family, and educator. As an educational organization, we are committed to continual growth and learning so everyone can find a safe place to belong and walk on their own anti-racist journey in the midst of a racially diverse and vibrant community. This will ensure that we, as an organization, reflect, equip, and care for all.

We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Thank you for your interest in our school. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and look forward to hearing from you. Please send a cover letter and resume using the provided link.

STEM Instructors & Site Directors (Greater Boston)

Empow Studios teaches kids 7-15 years old in STEM in classes after school and weekend, and in camps during the summer throughout the Greater Boston area. Our topics include coding, robotics, video game design, film & animation, digital design, and Minecraft.

STEM Instructors teach one tech class of typically 10 students per week and ensure that students have a great time learning and building cool stuff. $18-$25 per hour. This is a part-time role during the school year and full-time during the summer.

Site Directors lead a team of instructors to inspire and educate youth to create projects using today’s latest computer technologies and engage campers with games, outdoor play, and other fun activities. $25-$30 per hour.

CodeAdvantage After School Instructor

CodeAdvantage is an educational company that provides coding, robotics and other STEM classes to kids from K-8th grade to get them excited about programming, teach them CS fundamentals, and ultimately help them realize there is tremendous creative power in coding! They utilize a variety of techniques (eg video game programming, hacking Minecraft, Pokémon robotics) to get them excited while they are learning these critical skills!

CodeAdvantage works with over 100 schools in the Boston, Washington DC, NYC, and Chicago areas.  Currently, CodeAdvantage is expanding in Boston and the surrounding suburbs and is looking for Tufts University undergraduate and graduate students to work as instructors for their after-school classes.

Working part-time for CodeAdvantage will give students the opportunity to build their resumes and gain relevant work experience while inspiring the next generation of computer programmers and specialists in the STEM fields.  The work is only a few hours a week and pays $25 per hour.  

If possible, we encourage any interested applicants to apply right away as they are setting up classes now for the fall and 2023-2024 school year! 

CodeAdvantage is looking to recruit fun and engaging instructors for our video game design, coding, and robotics enrichment classes for kids (ages 5-13) in the local area! 

If you have worked with kids before, and would like to share your passion and interest for video games, coding and STEM activities, this is a great opportunity for you! 

Competitive pay starting at $25 an hour, training, supplies, and lesson plans provided. 

Requirements: valid social security number/able to work in the US and must be vaccinated for in-person classes with children.  Classes will be held on some weekdays (2:15pm onward).

If interested, please read more at the pdf below and send your resume to hr@codeadvantage.org

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District-wide school psychologist (Lexington)

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Administer I.Q. tests, achievement tests, and other tests required to determine eligibility for special services.
  2. Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.
  3. Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the district to meet the needs of students.
  4. Make recommendations to the Director of Special Services concerning the need to obtain additional medical, psychological and/or psychiatric information on an evaluation.
  5. Participate as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and /or in the manifestation determination process.
  6. Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers to meet the need of students.
  7. Review student records for the screening and evaluation process of students.
  8. Provide group and individual lessons on social skills development.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Be a member of the building level diagnostic team on assessments of all students who are suspected to have disabilities.  This could include gathering historical data on the student, administering IQ tests, administering projective testing, observations, clinical interviews, and adaptive assessments.
  2. Be a member of the screening team or S.O.A.R. Team in a building when requested.
  3. Plan and implement in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions.
  4. Plan and implement staff development with district and building staff on new and revised testing instruments. 
  5. Research new intervention strategies and new assessments in the areas of instructional strategies, behavior management, behavioral intervention plans and emotional disabilities.
  6. Conduct home visits as needed.
  7. Other duties as assigned by the administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:                          

  • Complete a NASP-approved program. (Natl Assoc of School Psychologists).  This program provides training in the psychological and academic assessment of children, behavioral and academic interventions, in addition to consultation with teachers and parents.
  • Appropriate state teacher certification as a school psychologist.
  • MA DESE license as a School Psychologist
  • Experience in the public school setting preferred.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

If interested, please visit this link to apply.