School Psychologist (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

11h

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks a School Psychologist to provide psychological services to students ages preschool through 22 who attend public, private, and parochial schools in Boston. Services include diagnostic, prescriptive, and remedial services, delivered individually or in groups and through consultation with other professionals. The School Psychologist works with school staff and the Office of Special Education and Student Services to support students’ educational needs.

Requirements

• Be licensed as a School Psychologist by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
• Demonstrate competency in the theory, administration, and interpretation of recognized standardized instruments.
• Be able to efficiently write comprehensive and informative reports containing appropriate educational goals.
• Generate all reports by computer and write them in English.

Nice To Haves

• Background and experience providing educational and psychological services in an urban setting.
• Licensed Educational Psychologist.
• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely psychological and educational evaluations for Boston students attending public, private, and parochial schools.
• Participate actively in Individualized Educational Planning Meetings to develop comprehensive and appropriate educational plans for students being evaluated.
• Consult with teachers and other professionals to help students reach their potential in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Conduct classroom screening to assist teachers in planning effective educational strategies for all students.
• Provide prevention and counseling services as needed, individually and in small groups.
• Provide intervention as needed and serve as a member of the crisis response team.
• Participate as a member of the AAF Service Team in assigned schools.
• Work cooperatively with the Office of Special Education and Student Services team and school staff to enhance services offered to students.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Assistant Director of Psychological Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed