Long Term Substitute School Psychologist (3187)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek a School Psychologist, Long-Term Substitute for the period of 8/24/26 to 3/15/27. Natick Public Schools educates approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22 and is described as an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district. The district serves a diverse student population, with families speaking almost 60 different languages, approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. The district boasts a 97% graduation rate, with 90% of students attending post-secondary schools. Natick Public Schools is committed to excellence and welcomes educators who thrive in a diverse environment focused on the whole child using a strengths-based approach. The mission includes supporting diversity, promoting equitable practices, and creating meaningful connections for inclusion and thriving. This role is full-time and reports to the Director, Integrated Preschool and the Director of Student Services.

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.
Formal application
Rating of education and experience
Oral interviews
Reference check
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

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 Child Study Teams in the schools to which the psychologist is assigned; utilizes screening data to identify and delivers tiered intervention, as needed.
Works cooperatively with all members of the Student Services/Evaluation team to enhance the services offered to all students.
Performs other related duties as requested.