ETS, Psychologist, Special Start, OSS

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs. The Special Start Program provides special education services and programs for children with a wide range of disabilities. The program is designed to partner with caregivers to provide appropriate screening, evaluation, and special education services to young children. Children with disabilities are assigned to classrooms through the special education Team Evaluation Process and have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The Special Start program serves children from a range of disability categories. The Office of Student Services is seeking an experienced Psychologist. Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and the Director of Student Services, the Psychologist will conduct psychological assessments and serve as Team Chairperson for the school(s) to which they are assigned.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Massachusetts License: School Psychologist required
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an urban, multi-cultural school system with a variety of special education service models preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct and interpret psychological assessments resulting in comprehensive written reports that meet criteria in accordance with state and federal special education requirements
Chair school-based Special Education Team Meetings, including, but not limited to, Initial Evaluations, Three-Year Reevaluations, and Manifestation Determinations
Provide leadership to school-based Special Education Teams through technical assistance around implementation of state and federal special education law and regulations, and Office of Special Education procedures
Develop and oversee the effective implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with appropriate documentation
Work closely with school staff to ensure that the learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students are addressed
Serve as a staff resource with respect to disability categories, differentiated instruction, progress monitoring, and analysis of assessment results
Consult with administrators, special educators, and related service providers, RtI Teams, general educators, parents, and outside agencies
Facilitate inter-agency (DCF, DYS, CBHI, DMH, etc.) collaboration with school-based Special Education Teams
Provide individual and/or group counseling as directed by the supervisor
Serve as a liaison for students in Out of District Placements
Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety
Carry out other related duties as may be designated