Long Term Substitute School Psychologist (3324)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek a Long Term Substitute School Psychologist for the period of approximately 11/2/26-6/11/27. Natick Public Schools educates approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22 and is an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district. The district is committed to providing high-quality services for its diverse students and families. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. The district serves families speaking almost 60 different languages, with approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of students attending post-secondary schools, the district is proud of its commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. The district welcomes educators who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. The mission is to support the diversity of the school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Requirements

Masters’ Degree
DESE License as a School Psychologist
Child/adolescent development
Social-emotional learning
Demonstration of competency in the theory, administration, and interpretation of recognized standardized instruments.
Best practices in individual and small group prevention and counseling practices
IEP regulations
Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and success
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative.
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth.
Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in the relevant age group
Experience working in a diverse public school setting preferred
Experience with testing, report writing, and sharing information with families
Experience with individual and small group service delivery
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
Excellent written communication skills
Outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
An unrelenting focus on student success, safety and accountability
Ability to efficiently write comprehensive and informative reports that contain appropriate educational goals.
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Provides psychological and educational evaluations in a timely manner
Participates actively in Individualized Educational Planning Meetings in order to produce comprehensive and appropriate educational plans for students being evaluated
Provides teachers and other professionals with consultation services which will assist them in helping each student reach his/her potential in the least restrictive educational environment
Conducts classroom screening to assist teachers in planning effective educational strategies for all students.
Provides prevention and counseling services as needed, both individually and in small groups.
Provides intervention as needed and is a member of the crisis response team.
Participates as a member of the ACT Team in the schools to which the psychologist is assigned.
Works cooperatively with all members of the Student Services team to enhance the services offered to all students in the school system.
Performs other related duties as requested.