Long Term Substitute School Psychologist 0.6 (3341)
About The Position
Natick Public Schools is seeking a part-time, 0.6 FTE long-term substitute School Psychologist at Brown School for approximately October 30, 2026 through June 11, 2027. The School Psychologist is a member of the student services team and provides assessment, consultation, intervention, and counseling services for students on their caseload. The position reports to the Principal and Director of Student Services. Salary and benefits are provided under the Unit A Contract of the Natick Educators Association; the position is benefits eligible. Natick Public Schools serves approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22 and describes itself as an innovative, supportive, high-performing district committed to high standards, safety, respect, belonging, diversity, equity, inclusion, and a strengths-based approach to educating the whole child.
Requirements
- Master’s degree.
- DESE license as a School Psychologist.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and social-emotional learning.
- Competency in the theory, administration, and interpretation of recognized standardized instruments.
- Knowledge of best practices in individual and small-group prevention and counseling.
- Knowledge of IEP regulations.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and success.
- Demonstrated aptitude for the work.
- Excellent written communication skills and outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to collaborate.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, stay organized, and meet ongoing time-sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to write comprehensive, informative reports with appropriate educational goals.
- Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues.
- Successful completion of CORI, SORI, and fingerprint checks.
- Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children in the relevant age group.
- Experience working in a diverse public school setting.
- Experience with testing, report writing, and sharing information with families.
- Experience with individual and small-group service delivery.
- Bilingual skills, especially Spanish and Portuguese.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychological and educational evaluations in a timely manner.
- 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, individually and in small groups, as needed.
- Provide intervention as needed and serve as a member of the crisis response team.
- Participate as a member of the ACT Team in assigned schools.
- Work cooperatively with the Student Services team to enhance services offered to students.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Benefits
- Benefits as per the Unit A Contract of the Natick Educators Association; the position is benefits eligible.
