School Psychologist Long Term Substitute

School Psychologist Long Term Substitute

Grafton Public Schools Grafton Middle School - Grafton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5935311

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 16, 2026

This is a long term substitute School Psychologist position anticipated to start 12/16/26.

Job Goal:
To provide psycho educational services to students within the Grafton Public Schools in order to facilitate the personal, social, and academic adjustment of the student.

• - Assisting in the identification of the individual needs of students;
• - Providing intervention when situations arise that affect the academic, social, and/or personal development of the student within the educational setting;
• - Assisting students to attain increased self-esteem, social awareness, insight and understanding regarding their social/emotional issues, appropriate strategies for improving personal, social and school behaviors, as well as a greater understanding and acceptance of self and others
• - Providing short-term individual and group counseling to students.
• - Communicating with parents through a variety of means, including written reports, conferences, telephone contact, email, communication logs, etc.
• - Participating in TEAM meetings and Student Support Team meetings; assisting in the development of strategies to meet the needs of the student; assessing behavioral needs and assisting in the development of Behavioral Intervention Plans, Functional Behavioral Assessments and Data Collection procedures.
• - Providing consultation to special education staff, regular education teachers and administration
• - Maintaining appropriate records and student information.
• - Serving as a liaison to educational and service agencies in the community; coordinating and facilitating efforts between school, home, community and outside resources.
• - Promote an understanding of the social and emotional development of children. Other duties as assigned by the building principal/administrator of special education.
• Interprets assessment findings to staff, parents, and students.
• - Other duties as assigned by the building Principal, the Director of School Counseling and/or the Administrator of Special Education.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $307 to $307 Per Day

Student Services >
Psychologist

• Qualifications:
  
  Candidate must possess a thorough background in child development and its implications for learning; must possess the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, parents, and community regarding the needs of students. Masters degree preferred in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field. Candidate must possess valid certification Candidate will have successful experience working as a psychologist in a school setting or demonstrated competence working with children in a related setting.
  
  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable. Supervision:
  The School Psychologist will work under the immediate supervision of the building principal and Special Education Administrator. Work will be evaluated periodically by the administration for performance effectiveness and comprehensiveness of service to students, teachers, parents, and evaluation team.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Christopher Starczewski , Principal
• 22 Providence Road
• Grafton, Massachusetts 01519
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: starczewskic.ma.us