What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist [UP Academy Holland) (SY24-25) position at Boston Public Schools?
General Information
Boston Public Schools seeks a School Psychologist to provide psychological services to students ages pre-school through 22 years old who attend public, private, and parochial schools in Boston. These services include diagnostic, prescriptive, and remedial services, delivered individually and / or in group situations, and through consultation with other professionals.
Reports To : Assistant Director of Psychological Services
Responsibilities
- Provides psychological and educational evaluations in a timely manner for Boston students who attend public, private, and parochial schools.
- Participates actively in Individualized Educational Planning Meetings in order to produce comprehensive and appropriate educational plans for students being evaluated.
- Provides teachers and other professionals with consultation services that will assist them in helping each student reach his / her potential in the least restrictive educational environment.
- Conducts classroom screening to assist teachers in planning effective educational strategies for all students.
- Provides prevention and counseling services as needed, both individually and in small groups.
- Provides intervention as needed and is a member of the crisis response team.
- Participates as a member of the AAF Service Team in the schools to which the psychologist is assigned.
- Works cooperatively with all members of the Office of Special Education and Student Services team, as well as all school staff to enhance the services offered to all students in the school system.
- Performs other related duties as requested by the Assistant Director of Psychological Services.
Qualifications Required
Qualification-Preferred
Terms : BTU, Group I
Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org / ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade / Step.
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