School Psychologist (Long-term Substitute)

Lynn Public Schools•Lynn, MA

9d•$114,098

About The Position

School Psychologist This is a full-year, long-term substitute assignment for SY 25/26. About Lynn Public Schools Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes: 1 Early Childhood Center 17 Elementary Schools 1 Public Separate Day School 3 Middle Schools 2 Comprehensive High Schools 1 Vocational High School 1 Early College High School 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12) 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12) 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12) The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world. LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring Life-Long Learning Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

Requirements

Massachusetts Certification as School Psychologist and/or Licensure as a Psychologist in Massachusetts.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Considerable experience in psychological assessment and report writing required.
Understanding of all state and federal special education regulations.

Responsibilities

Assessment of referred student’s difficulties through appropriate psychological testing and diagnosis.
Administer all necessary and appropriate psychological assessment procedures involving the following areas of functions: intellectual, social-emotional, neuropsychological, and behavioral.
Identify and recommend remedial practices for students with special needs.
Confer with parents, teachers and other professional personnel on needs of referred children as determined by the results of psychological evaluations.
Attend TEAM meetings as a member of the C.E.T.
Attend staff and professional meetings.
Keep abreast of new research and development in the field.
Assist with in-service and clinical training of school personnel and psychological interns.
Assist building principals in managing special education programs at the assigned schools.
Collaborate with behavior specialists, adjustment counselors, guidance counselors, and social workers at assigned schools to coordinate services, especially regarding behavior management programs.
Assist district administration with drop-out initiatives.