The posting
REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Personnel Services/Guidance Director.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The School Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological services to support the academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of students. Responsibilities include conducting psychoeducational evaluations, participating in special education eligibility determinations, providing consultation and recommendations to educational teams, and supporting the development and implementation of appropriate interventions and student support plans.
Working collaboratively with administrators, educators, families, and related service providers, the School Psychologist supports student success through assessment, consultation, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention services. The School Psychologist ensures compliance with applicable federal and Massachusetts laws and regulations while promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
Evaluation and Assessment
- Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations in accordance with student assessment plans and applicable state and federal requirements.
- Integrate assessment results, observations, interviews, educational records, and information from families and staff to develop comprehensive evaluation reports.
- Interpret assessment data and provide educationally relevant recommendations to support student learning and development.
- Participate in eligibility determination, evaluation, and placement meetings and communicate findings effectively to students, families, and educational teams.
Special Education and Consultation
- Participate as a member of IEP, 504, and multidisciplinary teams and provide psychological and educational input regarding student needs, accommodations, progress, and transition planning.
- Consult with teachers, administrators, special educators, counselors, related service providers, students, and families regarding learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs.
- Recommend and support appropriate interventions, strategies, accommodations, and services.
- Collaborate with outside mental health professionals and community agencies, as appropriate, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Mental Health and Crisis Support
- Respond to student crises and conduct risk assessments related to suicidal ideation, self-harm, threats, or other significant safety concerns in accordance with district procedures.
- Provide short-term individual or group counseling and therapeutic support when appropriate within the school setting.
- Participate in the development and implementation of safety, crisis, and re-entry plans.
- Provide crisis prevention, intervention, follow-up, and referrals to appropriate community-based services when needed.
Professional Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely evaluation reports, documentation, and other written materials in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
- Provide professional development and consultation to staff as appropriate.
- Stay current with best practices, assessment tools, interventions, regulations, and technology through professional development and continuing education.
- Administer state and district assessments as assigned.
- Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the Superintendent and/or their designee.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree or higher in School Psychology from a program approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), or an alternative preparation pathway accepted by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
- Possession of a valid Massachusetts DESE Initial or Professional School Psychologist license.
- Experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations, developing and implementing IEPs, and participating in special education eligibility and placement decisions.
- Experience working with high school students; prior experience as a School Psychologist preferred.
- Minimum of three years of successful experience in a school or related educational/social service setting preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of Massachusetts Special Education Regulations (Chapter 766/603 CMR 28.00) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Strong organizational, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, related service providers, and outside agencies.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- This is a 10 month position.
- This position is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Bay Path Teachers Association and the SWCRVSDC.
SALARY: Appropriate step on Teacher’s salary schedule pursuant to the BPTA CBA. Salary range is $59,152.95 - $105,795.77.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law.
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