School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Dedham Public Schools Dedham High School - Dedham, Massachusetts

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  To Be Determined

School Psychologist

Responsible to :
Building Principal(s), Director of Counseling and Clinical Services Primary

* DESE Licensure required*

Functions :
The role of the school psychologist is to provide effective services to help children and adolescents succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. It is expected that the School Psychologist will provide direct educational and mental health services for students, respond to crises, and improve family-school collaboration. In addition, the school psychologist plays a critical role in decision making using a foundation of data collection, formal assessment, and participation in the special education regulatory process.

Qualifications :

• A Master’s degree in School Psychology required;
  Doctorate in Psychology preferred.
• General knowledge of regulations and procedures stipulated in the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• General knowledge of regulations and procedures stipulated in the American Disabilities Act (ADA) with emphasis on Section 504.
• Demonstrated knowledge and completion of a variety of formal assessment techniques.
• Successful completion of Safety Care training preferred.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills; strong ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services.
• Familiar with evidence- and practice-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Major Responsibilities :

• Direct Service
• Assessment/Pre-referral
• Referral and Consultation
• Professional Expectations
• Other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full Time/School Year

• Elizabeth Simone
• 100 Whiting Avenue
• Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
• Phone:
• Email: esimone.ma.us