Teacher - School Psychologist - Elementary

School Psychologist - Elementary School Duties and Responsibilities

• The School Psychologist will conduct evaluations, prepare and present evaluation reports, participate in the Team meeting process and provide counseling/therapeutic services for at‑risk students.
• The School Psychologist will be a collaborative member of the Team and provide support and consultation to teachers and staff.
• Responsible for the completion of all appropriate State Mandated Special Education forms in compliance with mandated time lines.
• Conducts psychological and educational assessments and assists staff in the development and implementation of evidence based interventions.
• Determines and conducts assessments needed for initial and re‑evaluation determination of special education.
• Consults with general and special education teachers, support staff, guidance, and related service providers.
• Prepares professional reports from assessments.
• Assists in the developing and writing of individualized educational programs (IEP), as part of the TEAM process.
• Participates in Functional Behavioral Assessments and assists in the development and implementation of Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Provides recommendations to regular and special education teachers on how to meet the needs of the child; familiarity with student learning differences and interventions.
• Provides consultation to teachers regarding differentiated instruction.
• Ability to gather data and interpret the data to assess interventions.
• Maintains professional competence through in‑service education and self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Conducts TEAM meetings, as needed.
• Assumes the role of 504 Plan coordinator, if directed.
• Assumes responsibilities as might be assigned by the Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent of Student Service, and/or the Superintendent of Schools.

• Experience in providing individual and group counseling and social skills services.
• Is knowledgeable of the state and national special education and confidentiality laws and regulations and complies with all regulations and timelines.
• Willing to submit to a medical examination.
• Demonstrated ability to relate favorably with students despite the inappropriate behaviors they may sometimes manifest.
• Must profess a sincere concern for and optimism to assist young people.
• Must be a person with professional competence and personal integrity.
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills and well developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, students, and staff.

• A degree from an institution approved by the State Board of Education will be required, in addition to a broad and varied background of experience.
• The applicant must have completed at least one semester of full‑time supervised clinical experience in counseling and the administration of psychological testing.
• Must submit a valid license to practice in the State of Massachusetts.