School Psychologist Lincoln K
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Job Description
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - LINCOLN K-4
Primary Purpose
To support and advise students staff and parents regarding social emotional behavioral and educational growth of students in grades K-4
Contractual Relationship
As per contract between Lincoln School Committee and the Lincoln Teachers Association
Organizational Relationship
Reports to the Administrator for Student Services and the building principal.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Consultation
- Advise and assist teachers other professionals and parents regarding student learning profiles accommodations and program modifications to manage challenging student situations and to facilitate appropriate behavior and learning.
- Consult with parents outside service providers and state agencies to facilitate cohesive services and resource coordination for students.
- Assist families with identifying supports and strategies to address challenges presented by students with serious emotional disabilities.
- Participate on Instructional Support Teams upon Principals request focusing on social emotional and behavioral functioning of students.
- Advise administrators on matters relating to student behavior and safety.
- Promote appreciation and support for human diversity.
- Evaluation
- Administer psychological assessments interpret data determine the emotional status of students write reports and make recommendations to enhance students educational experience.
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and support staff with the development of Behavioral Intervention Plans as necessary.
- Participate on TEAM Evaluation and Section 504 Accommodation Plan processes.
- Intervention
- Support students so that they understand troubling issues and situations.
- Participate in crisis intervention and advise administrators regarding intervention plans and related issues.
- Counsel students individually and in groups focusing on behaviors that affect educational progress and the development of coping strategies.
- Provide short-term or crisis counseling for at risk students.
- Develop cohesive approaches to support students with mental health issues.
- Contact state agencies (i.e. DCF DMH) and outside therapists and hospitals as necessary to gather information collaborate with planning and make necessary referrals for programs and services.
- Serve as liaison as assigned for students on IEPs and 504 Accommodation Plans.
- Collaborate with district administration to plan and provide parent/guardian and staff education programs.
- Other
- Serve on school and system-wide mental health teams.
- Complete documentation necessary for TEAM and Section 504 Accommodation Plan processes to include social emotional/ behavioral goals for the IEP.
- Document necessary student situations as required by the state (i.e. 51A process).
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Administrator for Student Services or the Building Principal.
Qualifications
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university
- Licensed as a School Psychologist by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- The ability to administer interpret and report on psychological assessments (example: cognitive social/ emotional executive functioning and projective instruments) educaitonal assessments and other parts of psycho-educaitonal assessments as needed
- Demonstrated understanding on the processes and regulations which govern the special education process
- The ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team using a collaborative decision-making process to reach consensus
- Other requirements that may be determined by the Administrator for Student Services or the Building Principal.
Lincoln Massachusetts
Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754 the town has a rich history dating to our countrys Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education open space diversity and community involvement.
The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence offering innovative student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School which serves Lincoln-resident families Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.
Interest in Lincoln Public Schools
Our districts core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning respect for every individual and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.
As a district we ensure that applicants are employed assigned and promoted without regard to their age race religion sex gender identity sexual orientation active military/veteran status disability national origin pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.
Employment Type
Full-Time
