Long Term Substitute Teacher- School Psychologist

Willowbrook High School

Long Term Substitute
- School Psychologist

Available:
February 11, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Title:

MTSS PSYCHOLOGIST

Reports To:

Assistant Principal

Duration: 10 Months

Salary:
Salary schedule is based upon the education and experience of each psychologist - minimum MA+30. One year of salary schedule credit for each year of full-time experience up to a maximum of five years.

Definition

The job of Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological studies; providing direct/indirect services to students, staff, and parents; interpreting and applying state and federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students.

This position involves the delivery of psychological services, including evaluations and mental health services to students who are unable to return to campus due to school refusal/school avoidance behaviors. Services are delivered through a combination of online instruction and homebound instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Facilitates the Multidisciplinary Team System of Support problem solving meetings.

* Counsels students, parents and guardians virtually, in-person, and homebound formats for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.

* Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments virtually, in-person, and homebound formats for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.

* Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment virtually, in-person, and homebound formats for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.

* Communicates with students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.

* Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, nurse, probation officer, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.

* Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.

* Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students.

* Develops behavior plans, curriculum modifications, etc. for the purpose of implementing treatment programs.

* Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.

* Coordinates and will serve as the LEA for Initial, Annual, and Re-Evaluation 504 meetings.

* May serve as the hospital liaison for students returning from hospitalization to transition into the mainstream school environment.

* May serve as the LEA representative for the IEP meetings of students in the Virtual Learning Academy when the VLA SPED teacher is not available.

* Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.

* Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

* Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. extension requests, correspondence, memos, behavior plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, Psychological Progress Monitoring Summary, Psychological Report, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

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