Long Term Substitute - School Psychologist

Old Rochester Regional School District is seeking a School Psychologist - Long Term Substitute at Rochester Memorial School in Marion, MA to cover a leave of absence from 3/6/2025-6/4/2025 (12 weeks) This professional will work as part of a strong Student Services team to provide proactive and responsive support to both general and special education students who are experiencing academic and/or social/emotional stressors which interfere with their academic progress in the school setting. Qualifications: -Massachusetts Educator License -Experience as a School Psychologist in a public-school setting preferred -Cultural responsiveness and a growth mindset with students, families, and staff are a must. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as effective problem-solving skills -Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, as well as the ability to be flexible and organized in a fast-paced environment -A strong belief that all students can succeed Responsibilities: -Collaborate with Student Services Team and administration to continuously re-imagine and improve services and interventions informed by ongoing needs assessment, data review, and innovation in the field -Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds -Proactively and responsively liaison with families, faculty, and providers -Conduct psychological assessments to assess student learning, emotional, and behavioral needs -Assist in determining special education eligibility in compliance with federal and state guidelines -Assist in planning appropriate Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities -Collaborate with staff, students and administration to identify and provide proactive and responsive social/emotional support and programming to students -Provide emergency consultation/intervention when necessary -Collaborate with staff, students, and administration to identify, develop, and provide proactive and responsive professional development and consultation to staff Old Rochester Regional believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team by making every effort to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Old Rochester Regional School District. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we strive to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.