SY25-26 SEZP School Psychologist

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

3d • $74,275

About The Position

Under the direction of the SEZP Chief of Student Supports and Services, the school psychologist will administer psychological evaluations to students in SEZP schools, in consultation with teachers, staff, and families. Essential Responsibilities: Work with a dedicated team of counselors, teachers, and staff to identify needs and ensure students receive appropriate, high-quality services and supports that allow them to grow and achieve academically, socially, and emotionally Communicate and build relationships with families, ensuring they are informed of evaluations, results, and plans for ongoing support Write and disseminate clear evaluation reports approved by the Lead Psychologist Utilize various psychological tests and instruments, and conduct observations, to determine the needs of students Participate in IEP meetings and clearly communicate evaluation results and recommendations to families and other staff. Collaborate with families, teachers, and staff to gather relevant information related to referrals Support teachers in implementing recommendations and accommodations in the classroom Collaborate with special education and ELL teachers to develop best practices around student referrals Collaborate with School Counselors to provide individual and group counseling to students Participate in and provide professional development for staff Provide therapy services to students depending on the severity of the case and/or language barrier. Attend weekly SEZP Psychologist team meetings to collaborate on cases and coordinate testing with the team.

Requirements

• Proficiency in oral and written English
• Advanced degree in School Psychology
• Possess a MA School Psychologist license required

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English + Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with a dedicated team of counselors, teachers, and staff to identify needs and ensure students receive appropriate, high-quality services and supports that allow them to grow and achieve academically, socially, and emotionally
• Communicate and build relationships with families, ensuring they are informed of evaluations, results, and plans for ongoing support
• Write and disseminate clear evaluation reports approved by the Lead Psychologist
• Utilize various psychological tests and instruments, and conduct observations, to determine the needs of students
• Participate in IEP meetings and clearly communicate evaluation results and recommendations to families and other staff.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and staff to gather relevant information related to referrals
• Support teachers in implementing recommendations and accommodations in the classroom
• Collaborate with special education and ELL teachers to develop best practices around student referrals
• Collaborate with School Counselors to provide individual and group counseling to students
• Participate in and provide professional development for staff
• Provide therapy services to students depending on the severity of the case and/or language barrier.
• Attend weekly SEZP Psychologist team meetings to collaborate on cases and coordinate testing with the team.

Benefits

• SEZP offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience; base salaries for new Psychologists start at $74,275.
• Psychologists in SEZP qualify for benefits (sick days, retirement, health insurance, etc.) offered to other staff in the Springfield Public Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time