School Psychologist 2027-2028

Brooke Charter Schools•Boston, MA

3d•$90,000 - $129,000

About The Position

Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools serving grades K–12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. The schools coach and invest in teachers to help students achieve at high levels and graduate from college, supporting students in building on their identities and developing the skills to contribute to a just world. The School Psychologist provides direct support to individual students and small groups in areas such as social skills, self-regulation, and self-advocacy, and creates and implements positive behavioral plans. The role collaborates with school stakeholders, families, and external agencies; conducts comprehensive evaluations and classroom screenings; and participates in IEP and child study team meetings to help develop appropriate educational plans. The School Psychologist also makes referrals to support services and provides crisis intervention, which may include risk assessments, safety contracts, and social service interventions. Other related duties may be assigned by the principal. The position requires an appropriate Massachusetts credential: a license as an Educational Psychologist from the Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health Professionals, national certification from the National Association of School Psychologists, or a school psychologist license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The salary range is $90,000–$129,000, commensurate with experience. The successful candidate must be able to start in July 2027.

Requirements

Hold an appropriate license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health Professionals as an Educational Psychologist, national certification from the National Association of School Psychologists, or a school psychologist license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Have extensive knowledge of child development and age-appropriate social and emotional skills.
Demonstrate competency in the theory, administration, and interpretation of standardized instruments.
Be able to efficiently write comprehensive and informative reports that contain appropriate educational goals.
Be professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues.
Be committed to fostering diversity through anti-racist practices and removing bias, and to empowering students with resources to create choice-filled lives.
Be able to start in July 2027.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to individual students and small groups in areas including social skills, self-regulation, and self-advocacy.
Create and implement positive behavioral plans.
Serve as a liaison among the school, student, parent, and external agencies.
Engage parents and teachers as partners in students’ therapeutic interventions.
Conduct comprehensive cognitive, academic, attention, social/emotional, and functional behavior assessments.
Conduct classroom screening to help teachers plan effective educational strategies for all students.
Participate actively in IEP and child study team meetings to develop comprehensive and appropriate educational plans for students.
Refer students in need of support services to external agencies and appropriate programs.
Provide crisis intervention for students, potentially including risk assessments, safety contracts, and social service interventions.
Perform other related duties as requested by the principal.