School Psychologist

POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist POSTING DATES: October 1, 2024 TO BE FILLED BY: Immediately The School Psychologist performs specialized psychological work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student’s sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families. This is a full time, school year position. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree MA DESE license as a School Psychologist. Ability to synthesize and interpret diagnostic and assessment data. Comprehensive knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, tests and measurements, and crisis management. Ability to practically apply assessment, counseling, interviewing, and crisis intervention skills. Ability to work cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member. Must possess excellent communication and time management skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members, and others. COMPENSATION: Per LEA Unit A contract Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, resume, three current and signed letters of recommendation, and evidence of MA licensure.