School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Woodhaven Elementary School, North Providence, Rhode Island.

• Job : 5834402
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

North Providence Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate School Psychologist (K
- 5) for Woodhaven Elementary School.

This position is a union position within the North Providence Federation of Teachers Local 920, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. Compensation is paid in accordance with the salary schedule found on page 4 of the Local 920 Collective Bargaining Agreement, with the specific step placement determined by your years of relevant experience.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services >
Psychologist

Woodhaven Elementary School is a PK-5 school located in the community of North Providence. Woodhaven has a strong neighborhood identity, as a number of families walk their children to school each morning. At Woodhaven we believe in building positive relationships within our school community where student and family voice, choice and interests are valued. In our classrooms students are driving their learning by actively engaging in rigorous lessons while setting goals, reflecting on progress, and working towards mastering skills.

At Woodhaven, students are encouraged to put forth their best effort and display positive character traits. Students do not go unrecognized when they display respect, responsibility and safety to self and others. Woodhaven students are fortunate to participate in a number of after school activities run by our active PTA, as well as a number of teachers and support professionals. Activities include a Grades 4 and 5 Drama Club, yearbook, and book clubs, to name a few!

We also have Kids Klub at Woodhaven, which provides before and after school care to assist our working parents. Woodhaven students engage in a curriculum based on the Common Core Standards. Teachers use a variety of materials to help meet the needs of all learners including My Math, Wonders, Foundations, Amplify Science, and IXL. Each student has a Chromebook which allows us to personalize learning!

The Woodhaven school community certainly recognizes the importance of creating a strong foundation for students in order for them to achieve academic success and lifelong learning.

The North Providence School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestral origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Superintendent’s office to request reasonable accommodation to participate in a program or activity sponsored by the North Providence School Department.

• Candidates must be certified as a School Psychologist by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
  Preference will be given to candidates who hold or can demonstrate progress towards an English as a Second Language certification issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
  Preference will be given to applicants who meet the Awareness or Proficiency requirement per the RI Right to Read Act (FAQ RI Right to Read Act). Please include a cover letter, current resume and three recent professional letters of reference. If offered a position with North Providence Public Schools, you are required to obtain a national criminal background check with fingerprinting obtained at the State Attorney General's Office.
  
  If your background check is returned and acceptable for employment, you will be asked to return to complete onboarding paperwork to include the "Employment Eligibility Verification, USCIS I-9" as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Here you will attest to your employment authorization and must also provide acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jennifer Norato, Assistant Principal
• 41 Angell Avenue
• North Providence, Rhode Island 02911
• Phone:
• Email: jennifer.norato.ri.us