School Psychologist

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

• 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 developmentally 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 obtain necessary information to help students deal with economic, emotional, physical, and academic challenges.
• 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.

Job : 5779088

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:
Student Services >
Psychologist

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