School Psychologist (Long-term Substitute)

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

94d • $114,098

About The Position

This is a long-term assignment for starting May 2025 through December 2025. Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission, vision, and core values. The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth. Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to supporting the intellectual, vocational, academic and social-emotional success of all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society. With a focus on equity, excellence, and innovation, the district serves 17,193 students across 28 schools.

Requirements

• Massachusetts Certification as School Psychologist and/or Licensure as a Psychologist in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Considerable experience in psychological assessment and report writing required.
• Understanding of all state and federal special education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of referred student's difficulties through appropriate psychological testing and diagnosis.
• Administer all necessary and appropriate psychological assessment procedures involving the following areas of functions: intellectual, social-emotional, neuropsychological, and behavioral.
• Identify and recommend remedial practices for students with special needs.
• Confer with parents, teachers and other professional personnel on needs of referred children as determined by the results of psychological evaluations.
• Attend TEAM meetings as a member of the C.E.T.
• Attend staff and professional meetings.
• Keep abreast of new research and development in the field.
• Assist with in-service and clinical training of school personnel and psychological interns.
• Assist building principals in managing special education programs at the assigned schools.
• Collaborate with behavior specialists, adjustment counselors, guidance counselors, and social workers at assigned schools to coordinate services, especially regarding behavior management programs.
• Assist district administration with drop-out initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits.
• Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO.
• Altus Dental High/Low.
• Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA).
• Short Term Disability.
• Long Term Disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees