School Psychologist (Immediate Opening)

Veritas Prep • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

As a School Psychologist at Veritas Prep you’ll administer psychological evaluations and support to students in grades 5-12, and provide consultation to teachers, staff, and families at both Veritas Prep Charter School. You’ll 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. You’ll also: Communicate and build relationships with families, ensuring they are aware of evaluations, results, and plans for ongoing support Write and disseminate clear evaluation reports that include educational recommendations Utilize various psychological tests and instruments, as well as observations, to determine the needs of students Participate in IEP meetings and clearly communicate evaluation results and recommendations Collaborate with families, teachers, and staff to gather relevant information related to referrals Support the development of social-emotional curriculum and lessons 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 Collaborate with School Counselors and leaders to provide crisis intervention support as needed. Participate in and provide professional development for staff

Requirements

• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve amazing things
• A passion for continuous growth
• Proficiency in oral and written English
• Advanced degree in School Psychology
• Possess or be eligible for a MA School Psychologist license
• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment
• Experience administering psychological assessments of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience as a School Psychologist (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Administer psychological evaluations and support to students in grades 5-12
• Provide consultation to teachers, staff, and families
• Communicate and build relationships with families
• Write and disseminate clear evaluation reports
• Utilize various psychological tests and instruments
• Participate in IEP meetings
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and staff to gather relevant information related to referrals
• Support the development of social-emotional curriculum and lessons
• 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
• Collaborate with School Counselors and leaders to provide crisis intervention support as needed
• Participate in and provide professional development for staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level