School Psychologist
About The Position
Consultation to Special Education Staff (Team Chairs, Special Education and Regular Education Teachers, other school staff, and other Special Education service providers) concerning all students referred for determination of special education eligibility, and for students currently receiving special education services, as needed. Completion of Psychological/Psycho-Educational evaluation (record review, observation, teacher consult/input, formal testing, interpretation, and written reports) for all students as assigned, for initial eligibility and for re-evaluation purposes. Participation in all evaluated students' Initial and 3-year Re-Evaluation IEP meetings; including participation in determining eligibility, goals, and services. This job requires traveling between school buildings within the City.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
- Comprehensive knowledge of assessments that include behavioral, social-emotional, intellectual, and academic functioning as they impact school functioning.
- Ability to understand and write general and specific recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Consultation to Special Education Staff concerning all students referred for determination of special education eligibility, and for students currently receiving special education services, as needed.
- Completion of Psychological/Psycho-Educational evaluation for all students as assigned, for initial eligibility and for re-evaluation purposes.
- Participation in all evaluated students' Initial and 3-year Re-Evaluation IEP meetings; including participation in determining eligibility, goals, and services.
