Half-Time School Psychologist

St. Ann's Home & School • Methuen, MA

27d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

St. Ann's Home & School, a leader in special education and residential programming, is seeking a compassionate and skilled School Psychologist to join their multidisciplinary team on a part-time basis. The School Psychologist will provide counseling, assessment, and consultative services to students in grades K–12 with a focus on trauma-informed care and emotional regulation. This is a half-time role (20 hours/week) with a flexible schedule, operating on a 10-month school year basis. The organization's mission is to provide a continuum of assessment, treatment, educational, and community-based services for children, adolescents, and young adults facing mental health, emotional, and educational challenges, aiming to support them in the least restrictive setting through residential, day school, and community outreach programs.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in School Psychology or related field (Required)
• Valid Massachusetts School Psychologist License or Certification (Required)
• Experience with trauma-informed care and students with social-emotional disabilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, write extensively, talk for long periods of time, and communicate with other agency personnel, LEA representatives, families, and the children
• Ability to react quickly
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to physically restrain youth in an emergency to ensure everyone’s safety is maintained

Nice To Haves

• Experience in therapeutic or special education school settings
• Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) a plus
• Familiarity with MTSS, or restorative practices

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students with trauma and emotional disabilities
• Conduct psychological and educational evaluations for IEPs
• Collaborate with teachers, behavioral staff, and families to develop intervention strategies
• Support crisis response and safety planning
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to IEP development and progress monitoring
• Promote a positive, inclusive school climate through trauma-informed and evidence-based practices

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, and Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401K and Employer Contributions to Your Retirement Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• $3,000 Per Year Tuition Reimbursement
• Friendly, Welcoming, and Inclusive Environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Room
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, Some Providing CEUs
• Excellent Supervision
• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events
• School Supplies Provided by St. Ann’s
• Employee Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree