School Psychologist Social​/Emotional​/Behavioral Health Program

Norfolk Public Schools H. Olive Day Elementary School
- Norfolk, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Norfolk Public Schools H. Olive Day Elementary School
- Norfolk, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5909642

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Norfolk Elementary Schools

Norfolk, Massachusetts

Job Title:

.4 School Psychologist [Social/Emotional/Behavioral Health Program]

Position Summary:

The School Psychologist will be dedicated primarily to supporting the district’s specialized therapeutic, social, emotional, and behavioral health programming. The candidate will focus on delivering targeted therapeutic interventions, conducting social/emotional/behavioral health consultations, and providing crisis stabilization to ensure the social-emotional well‑being and academic accessibility of students within the program. The School Psychologist serves as a core member of the multi‑disciplinary team, translating social/emotional/behavioral data into actionable classroom strategies, and participating in IEP and 504 compliance meetings.

Department:
Student Support Services

Reports To:

Director of Student Support Services and Building Principal

• Provide evidence‑based individual and group counseling for students enrolled in the specialized social, emotional, and behavioral program, with an emphasis on developing coping mechanics, self‑regulation strategies, and social competencies.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, instructional assistants, and behavior specialists to design, implement, and monitor individual Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Deliver immediate crisis intervention, risk assessment, and de‑escalation support for students experiencing acute emotional distress during contracted hours.
• Infuse trauma‑informed, restorative, and positive behavioral practices into the program culture to maintain an inclusive and emotionally safe learning environment.

• Conduct comprehensive developmental, socio‑emotional, behavioral, and adaptive functioning assessments for initial and triennial reviews.
• Present assessment findings clearly at initial, annual, and re‑evaluation IEP and 504 meetings, assisting the team with eligibility determinations and goal drafting.
• Maintain strict compliance with state and federal timelines, special education regulations, and confidentiality protocols.

• Consult regularly with general education teachers, special educators, and building administrators to facilitate the implementation of accommodations, modifications, and behavioral supports.
• Partner actively with parents and guardians to offer insights into child development, provide family outreach, share community resources, and strengthen the collaborative home‑school connection.
• Work with the Family Success Partner to coordinate with external wrap‑around services, state agencies, private therapists, and medical providers as necessary to ensure a seamless continuity of care for high‑need students.

Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services or Building Principal.

• Advanced degree (Master’s, Specialist Ed.S., or Doctorate) in School Psychology or a Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) licensure as a School Psychologist.
• Prior professional experience…