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High School Psychologist (Tyngsborough, MA)

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Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a full-time High School Psychologist for the 2024-25 school year. Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages spoken, 38% students of color, 25% of students on special education plans, and a community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ.

Philosophically, IACS seeks to serve all students within an academically rigorous and culturally responsive community of learners. Teachers at IACS collaborate to develop project-based courses that focus on the development of reading, writing, and oral communication skills, and the practical application of those skills both within and beyond the classroom.

We have a strong mentoring program for teachers new to the school and those new to teaching, including career changers. We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration. IACS is working hard to hire staff that represent the backgrounds and cultures of all of our students. Please note that the school has access to state grant funding designed to encourage diversity among our new hires with funds for relocation, loan repayment and tuition assistance. We strongly encourage candidates to celebrate their diversity and to inquire about the grant funded programs.

JOB SUMMARY

The High School Psychologist will play a vital role in supporting the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of our students in grades 9 to 12. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, have experience working with adolescents, and be committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

Student Counseling and Support:

– Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students dealing with various emotional and behavioral issues, such as anxiety, depression, stress, and peer relationships.
– Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to develop and implement personalized intervention plans for students in need of additional support.
– Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify students’ psychological and emotional needs, and create appropriate intervention strategies.

Crisis Intervention:

– Be available to respond to critical incidents and emergencies involving students’ mental health and well-being.
– Assess and manage students in crisis situations, ensuring their safety, and liaising with appropriate parties, such as parents, school administrators, and external resources, as necessary.

Preventive Programs:

– Develop and implement preventive programs that address common psychological challenges faced by middle school students, such as bullying prevention, stress management, and conflict resolution.
– Conduct workshops and training sessions for students, parents, and staff on relevant topics related to mental health and emotional well-being.

Consultation and Collaboration:

– Consult with teachers and school personnel to offer guidance on classroom strategies that promote positive behavior and emotional development.
– Collaborate with school teams to support students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, ensuring their needs are met effectively.

Parental Support:

– Work closely with parents/guardians to provide guidance and resources related to their child’s emotional and behavioral development.

Data Collection and Reporting:

– Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and interventions.
– Provide regular reports to the school administration regarding trends, needs, and outcomes related to student mental health.

Qualifications:

– Master’s or Doctoral degree in School Psychology or a related field.
– State licensure or certification as a School Psychologist.
– Experience working as a School Psychologist or counselor in a high school or similar educational setting is preferred.
– Strong knowledge of child and adolescent psychology, development, and mental health issues.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and school staff.
– Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure the ethical practice of counseling.
– Proficiency in conducting assessments and utilizing various psychological tools.
– Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students and the school community.
– Understanding of educational laws, regulations, and procedures related to student support services.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Master degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Learn more here.

School Psychologist Long-Term Substitute (North Reading, MA)

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North Reading High School is seeking a School Psychologist Long-Term Substitute to provide services to students for the first two months of the 2024-25 school year. This assignment is tentatively from September 3, 2024 through November 1, 2024.

North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Learn more here.

Pay: $282. 86 / Day

Essential duties

  • 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, 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 and/or Director of Student Support

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree
  • Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) license as a School Psychologist
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations that govern public schools
  • At least three (3) years of relevant experience preferred
  • Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Hiring School Psychologists (Southern Indiana)

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Positions Available: School Psychologist or School Psychologist Intern

  • Responsibilities: Conduct assessments, provide counseling services, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • Qualifications: Must hold or obtain a valid school psychologist license in Indiana and demonstrate a passion for supporting students with exceptional needs.
  • 191 day contract, salary based on experience and teacher salary schedule starting at $50,000+ (interns) depending on experience. Fringe benefits such as health insurance,
    dental, vision, life insurance, sick and personal days, and retirement benefits are included.
  • Apply here: https://dspcoop.k12.in.us/employment/
  • If you are interested in the above listed positions, and are or will be Indiana licensed, send your resume via email to pambell@dspcoop.org or click the link above to access our application.
  • For more information, please see the flyer below.
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School Psychologist (Watertown, MA)

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We are the worldwide leader in education services for children and young adults who have multiple disabilities and visual impairments. We believe every child can learn and learning is for life. We are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training to professionals and creating a world of inclusion, accessibility and opportunity for people with multiple disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, we are collaborative and we take ownership. Join a community of growth where you will be supported and where your work makes a difference.

As our School Psychologist, you will thrive in our collaborative, supportive and gratifying Secondary Program. Experience working in a school where students needs come first and your contributions have a global impact.

As our School Psychologist, you will provide direct psychotherapeutic individual and group counseling and perform diagnostic evaluations for students who are blind, visually impaired, and multiply impaired.

Apply here.

Essential Duties Include:

  • Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary evaluation team; Act as liaison between Perkins and other mental health professionals who have direct contact with students.
  • Provide crisis intervention to students as needed and assist in making necessary referrals to specialists; Provide ongoing consultation to program staff.
  • Support in the planning, development and implementation of behavior management programs for individual students and communicate this information and coordinate consistent application of the program to the appropriate individuals.
  • Provide consultation to families regarding approved behavior management techniques.
  • Serve as a consultant on research related to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind and​multiply impaired.
  • Develop or adapt measurement instruments for use with individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind and multiply impaired.
  • Participate in program meetings, case reviews, triennial evaluations and IEP meetings and prepare reports of current progress and needs of the students.
  • Provide formal and informal in-service training to staff members.
  • Participate in the screening of evaluation of individuals referred for placement and participate on interdisciplinary teams to determine admissions and future programming.
  • Make professional contributions to the field including planning and participating in workshops, delivering presentations at conferences, conducting research in the field and preparing articles for publication in professional journals.
  • Provide field placement supervision and act as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate students when requested.
  • Prepare reports based on observations and assessments of students; Maintains appropriate current records on students.
  • Collect and prepare statistical data regarding service delivery as requested.
  • Collaborates with other school personnel to monitor student progress toward state academic standards, meets regularly to identify academic interventions, and supports school staff in implementing interventions.
  • Provides direct family liaison support and acts as a point of contact between home and school. Supports facilitation of communication between community based/home and educational team members.
  • Conducts psychological evaluations for outside evaluation (non-Perkins students) from across the country. Helps districts and families acquire meaningful psychological reports that provide educational guidance.
  • Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree required from a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) approved college or university in school psychology; Massachusetts DESE Certification as School Psychologist required
  • Specialist or CAGS Degree required from a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) approved college or university in school psychology; Massachusetts DESE Certification as School Psychologist required

We have benefits that put you first, including an employer contributing retirement plan, tuition reimbursement from day one, professional development for our employees, personal days, paid time off and paid sick leave. Our campus is quaint, charming and historical, a perfect mix of legacy and modern buildings. It is located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and a 5 minute drive from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

School Psychologist at Perkins School for the Blind (Watertown, MA)

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Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA is now hiring a school psychologist in our Secondary School (ages 14-22), which has both day and residential students). This is a new position due to need. For further questions please contact Lauren Rosenbaum at lauren.o.rosenbaum@gmail.com

A PDF of the job description is provided below. To apply, please click here.

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School Psychologist- Morse School (Cambridge)

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Position:           Psychologist, Office of Student Services/Morse School

Overview of Cambridge Public Schools:

Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city as well as a central hub and driver of the nation’s innovative economy. Home of the renowned educational institutions of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is also the center of an impressive array of biotechnology, science, and information technology companies.

Educating about 7,000 students JK-12, the Cambridge Public Schools consists of award-winning faculty, cutting edge technology, and innovative programs. While each of our public schools is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning. Additionally, there is personalized support for every student. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home and over 65 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Portuguese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a wide variety of services to CPS students with special needs to ensure equitable access and support for all, including those who are advanced or twice-exceptional learners.

The Role:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and the Director of Student Services, the Psychologist will conduct psychological assessments and serve as Team Chairperson for the school(s) to which they are assigned. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct and interpret psychological assessments resulting in comprehensive written reports that meet criteria in accordance with state and federal special education requirements
  • Chair school-based Special Education Team Meetings including , but not limited to, Initial Evaluations, Three Year Reevaluations, and Manifestation Determinations
  • Provide leadership to school-based Special Education Teams through technical assistance around implementation of state and federal special education law and regulations and Office of Special Education procedures
  • Develop and oversee the effective implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with appropriate documentation
  • Work closely with school staff to ensure that the learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students are addressed
  • Serve as a staff resource with respect to disability categories, differentiated instruction, progress monitoring, and analysis of assessment results
  • Consult with administrators, special educators and related service providers, RtI Teams, general educators, parents, and outside agencies
  • Facilitate inter-agency (DCF, DYS, CBHI, DMH, etc.) collaboration with school-based Special Education Teams
  • Provide individual and/or group counseling as directed by supervisor
  • Serve as a liaison for students in Out of District Placements
  • Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety
  • Carry out other related duties as may be designated

Your Skill Set: As the incoming Psychologist you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree or higher
  • Massachusetts License: School Psychologist required
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills
  • Knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations
  • Experience working in an urban, multi-cultural school system with a variety of special education service models preferred

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

If interested, please visit https://cpsd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5133 for the application link.

School Psychologist Cambridge Street Upper School (Cambridge)

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Position:           Psychologist, Grades 6-8.

Overview of Cambridge Public Schools:

Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city as well as a central hub and driver of the nation’s innovative economy. Home of the renowned educational institutions of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is also the center of an impressive array of biotechnology, science, and information technology companies.

Educating about 7,000 students JK-12, the Cambridge Public Schools consists of award-winning faculty, cutting edge technology, and innovative programs. While each of our public schools is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning. Additionally, there is personalized support for every student. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home and over 65 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Portuguese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a wide variety of services to CPS students with special needs to ensure equitable access and support for all, including those who are advanced or twice-exceptional learners.

The Role:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and the Director of Student Services, the Psychologist will conduct psychological assessments and serve as Team Chairperson for the school(s) to which they are assigned. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct and interpret psychological assessments resulting in comprehensive written reports that meet criteria in accordance with state and federal special education requirements
  • Chair school-based Special Education Team Meetings including , but not limited to, Initial Evaluations, Three Year Reevaluations, and Manifestation Determinations
  • Provide leadership to school-based Special Education Teams through technical assistance around implementation of state and federal special education law and regulations and Office of Special Education procedures
  • Develop and oversee the effective implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with appropriate documentation
  • Work closely with school staff to ensure that the learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students are addressed
  • Serve as a staff resource with respect to disability categories, differentiated instruction, progress monitoring, and analysis of assessment results
  • Consult with administrators, special educators and related service providers, RtI Teams, general educators, parents, and outside agencies
  • Facilitate inter-agency (DCF, DYS, CBHI, DMH, etc.) collaboration with school-based Special Education Teams
  • Provide individual and/or group counseling as directed by supervisor
  • Serve as a liaison for students in Out of District Placements
  • Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety
  • Carry out other related duties as may be designated

Your Skill Set: As the incoming Psychologist you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree or higher
  • Massachusetts License: School Psychologist required
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills
  • Knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations
  • Experience working in an urban, multi-cultural school system with a variety of special education service models preferred

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

If interested, please visit https://cpsd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5321 for the application link

School Psychologist (Chelsea Public Schools)

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he Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Performs psychological assessments and presents in an oral and written format
  • Provides individual and group therapy to designated special needs students
  • Provides crisis intervention
  • Screens referrals in conjunction with other designated school personnel
  • Participates in the prereferral process as needed
  • Consults on a regular basis with classroom teachers regarding special needs students
  • Performs other duties assigned by the District Principal or the Director of Special Education

Qualifications Required:

  1. Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education licensure as a School Psychologist
  2. Experience working with a diverse population
  3. Licensed as a Psychologist in Massachusetts
  4. M.Ed. school psychology
  5. Knowledge of: integration and inclusive models of instruction; differentiated instruction and response to intervention; curriculum modifications, behavior management strategies, and learning styles
  6. Ability to: perform and interpret psychological evaluations, including projectives; provide individual and small group therapy to the school-age students; work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators
  7. Knowledge of special education programs and regulations
  8. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Qualifications Preferred:

  • Bilingual Spanish
  • Experience working in a school setting

Terms:

All teachers are members of the Chelsea Teachers Union (CTU). The length of the school day is 6.5 hours, but subject to longer hours for schools with extended day. The number of school days are 185 days.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea 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.

Flexible contract work for School Psychologists (Boston Area)

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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.