SY School Psychologist

Fitchburg School District Special Education Department
- Fitchburg, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Fitchburg School District Special Education Department
- Fitchburg, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Fitchburg Public Schools

Job : 5834230
Final date to receive applications: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

The School Psychologist is responsible for delivering a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district.

Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents, and colleagues; active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in:
  • School Psychologist - All levels
  • SEI Endorsement preferred
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The School Psychologist
will:

• Complete comprehensive psycho-educational assessments in accordance with federal and state special education regulations and district policy in the following areas: cognitive, academic, social/emotional, behavioral, adaptive behavior, sensory/motor and other factors pertinent to the child’s learning capacity.
• Interpret assessment findings to students, parents, staff and others concerned with the welfare of students.
• Assist in the identification of students who are at risk of educational failure.
• Participate in school-based pre-referral activities.
• Assist in designing programs for children identified as at risk for failure. Assist in school-wide initiatives to make schools safer and conducive to learning.
• Provide teachers and other professionals with consultation services that will assist them in helping each student reach their potential in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Conduct classroom screening to assist teachers in planning effective educational strategies for all students.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of behavior management programs and behavioral support plans.
• Provide crisis counseling and intervention.
• Provide individual and group counseling to address academic, social, and developmental concerns.
• Participate on a variety of school-based teams to assist in intervention planning and program planning (Crisis Team, solution-seeking team, SCAN Team, 504 Team, Special Education Team, and Re-Entry Team).
• Provide in-service opportunities for staff. Participate in district-wide or departmental in-service activities to maintain currency in knowledge and skills.
• Participate in school-based or district-wide initiatives addressing student, school, or district needs.
• Work cooperatively with all school staff to enhance the services offered to all students in the school system.
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district’s policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues;
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy;
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities…