POSITION:

DISTRICT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student’s sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MASTERS DEGREE PREFERRED

APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATION WITH THE MA DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION REQUIRED

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Selects and administers age appropriate assessment methods and materials in order to determine the needs of the student.

2.Consults with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for referral.

3.Gathers background information on the student’s psychological history by conducting behavioral observations, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records.

4.Interprets assessment results and compiles comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.

5.Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to each school and works as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of children.

6.Communicates case findings and recommendations to teachers and other school personnel as needed.

7.Participates in eligibility meetings and contributes to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

8.Services as a resource to teachers and staff regarding psychological services and the academic/psychological needs of students.

9.Knowledge in administering the ADOS or willingness to be trained.

10.Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or his/her designee.

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Director of Special Education

SALARY:

Per Unit A Teachers’ Contract

$53,422 - $94,707 per year

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

School Psychologist-District