What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist- Secondary Level position at Gill-Montague Regional School District?
POSITION: Secondary School PsychologistREPORTS TO: Building Principal/Director of Pupil Services or DesigneeThe Gill Montague Regional School District is looking for a School Psychologist to join the team at our Secondary School. The School Psychologist shall be licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The School Psychologist shall have experience in conducting student evaluations, providing behavioral consultations, and developing psycho-educational treatment recommendations.The School Psychologist shall provide psychological services, consistent with relevant state and federal special education laws, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Principles for Professional Ethics. In order to meet these responsibilities, the School Psychologist shall: Conduct psychological screenings and assessments, analyze and interpret results, develop recommendations, and communicate those recommendations;Consult and collaborate with parents, school staff, and outside personnel regarding mental health, behavioral and educational concerns, including prevention-oriented approaches and implementation of the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan;Serve as a resource to school personnel regarding evaluation instruments, and techniques;Participate in behavioral intervention planning, including functional behavioral assessments, behavioral intervention plans, and manifestation determinations as required by IDEA;Assist in monitoring, evaluation, and transition planning for students in and out of District and District-wide programs upon the direction of the Director of Pupil Services, the Principal or designee;Provide individual and/or small group counseling for students with identified disabilities;Collaborate with school staff around interventions and accommodations to students;Provide consultation services to parents/caregivers as neededQualifications: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Psychologist license.Committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic and linguistic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the opportunity gapA self-reflective, active learner capable of interactive dialogue with all members of the school community.Candidates must be flexible and collaborative and have well-established verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to share information and resources as appropriate, including strong written communication skills.Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural competency and respect for others with the ability to establish rapport with and relate to students, caregivers, and coworkers with respect, compassion, tact and understandingStrong commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racist practices
