School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Position

Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026

Position Type:
Full-time

Location:

Acushnet, Massachusetts

• Evaluates and assesses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.
• Administers cognitive, educational, and other testing and writes evaluation reports.
• Communicates test and report results and recommends services for students during meetings and conferences.
• Chairs IEP meetings as assigned by the Director of Student Services.
• Complies with federal and state regulations as well as local policies in performance of duties.
• Consults on special educational needs of developmental disabled, social‑emotional learners, and learning disabled children.
• Maintains case records on all referred students.
• Recommends corrective procedures.
• Provides individual and group counseling and mediation services for students and families as assigned by the Director of Student Services.
• Conducts home visits and consults with staff and families to provide appropriate information and support services.
• Provides consultation to staff and families regarding school behavioral issues and guidelines for positive change.
• Consults with outside agencies to coordinate services and interventions and to provide and obtain necessary information.
• Assists with in‑service training of school personnel.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field.
• Performs any other duties as may be required by the Director of Student Services or the Superintendent of Schools.

Compensation will be in accordance with the salary scale outlined in the Acushnet Teachers Association collective bargaining agreement.

• Certification as a School Psychologist by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Experience as team chairperson.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Colleen Doyle, Director of Student Services
• 708 Middle Rd, Acushnet, Massachusetts 02743
• Phone:
• Email: colleendoyle