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The Public Schools of NorthboroughSouthborough
School Psychologist 2526 School Year)
Department:
Student Support Services
Job Title
School Psychologist
FLSA Status:
(Exempt/Nonexempt)
Exempt Unit A
Reports to:
Principal or Student Support Services Administration
School psychologists provide a full range of school psychological services to children ages 322 including screening and assessment and individual and group counseling with students and consultation with school staff parents and outside agencies as appropriate. School psychologists function as members of each schools multidisciplinary team to determine a students eligibility for special services and appropriate programming. The school psychologist plays an essential role in the special education evaluation process and may serve as a Team Chair in initial and 3year reevaluation meetings. Psychologists implement all necessary procedures to meet compliance standards as outlined by the federal and state regulations as well as policies and procedures of the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Completion of clinical and/or school training as an intern in the area of psychology and/or school psychology
Education: Appropriate degree and licensure as a school psychologist under Massachusetts DESE regulations and requirements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Work Environment: The work environment is in a classroom and school setting interacting with students.
Physical Requirements: Ability to physically respond(bend stoop crouch and/or kneel) to students who are physically unsafe (e.g. elopement aggression) and use physical restraints as part of a deescalation process (verbal deescalation is preferred). Ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Date Updated: 4/26/21
*Position funding subject to town meeting vote.
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough are an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed sex color national origin religion age sexual orientation gender identity disability or any other class as protected by law. The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough place a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.
Full-Time