School Psychologist - Middle School

Stoneham Public Schools•Stoneham, MA

22h•$62,751 - $118,335•Onsite

About The Position

Stoneham Public Schools is seeking a qualified and experienced School Psychologist to work at Stoneham Central Middle School. The School Psychologist supports the identification and case management of students requiring special education services, provides counseling and instruction, helps develop individualized plans, and collaborates with students, families, educators, administrators, and other staff. The position requires maintaining confidentiality, accurate records, and open communication about students’ academic and behavioral progress. Salary and employment conditions are determined by the SEA agreement. The posted salary schedule is effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts DESE certification as a school psychologist.
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including administrators, parents, teachers, students, other school staff, and visitors.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Ability to work politely and in a friendly manner with staff, students, and the wider educational community.
Expertise in research-based curricula, strategies, and tools for social-emotional learning, de-escalation, and self-regulation, such as Zones of Regulation, Responsive Classroom, or TCIS.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements while using a computer or related office equipment.
Occasional ability to drive to other locations.

Responsibilities

Participate in and follow federal and state procedures and timelines for identifying students who may require special education services, including administering appropriate formal and informal assessments.
Develop relevant portions of Individualized Education Plans for students eligible for counseling services, including short- and long-term goals based on assessment data and curriculum standards.
Participate in mandated case-management procedures and timelines, including team meetings and liaison work with regular education settings.
Schedule, meet with, counsel, and instruct assigned students at designated locations and times.
Supervise assigned students and any assigned ESPs.
Plan and prepare educationally relevant treatment plans that address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Assist classroom teachers in creating environments conducive to learning and student engagement.
Prepare for student groups and professional meetings, providing written evidence or data of preparation when requested by the immediate supervisor.
Use varied instructional techniques and media to support student plans.
Implement the district strategic plan and individual school improvement plans.
Evaluate and document student progress toward goals regularly and provide required progress reports.
Seek assistance from district specialists as needed and required.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect student and document confidentiality.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, and provide documentation when necessary.
Create, implement, and follow individual student safety plans, IEPs, 504 plans, health care plans, and related plans.
Make mandated reports and referrals to outside agencies appropriate to the role.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships and open communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning students’ academic and behavioral progress.
Perform other related tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Special Education.