Psychologist, Cambridgeport School
Psychologist, Cambridgeport School
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Job Description
Position:
Psychologist
Office of Student Services/Cambridgeport School
Overview of Cambridge Public Schools:
Cambridge is a vibrant diverse city as well as a central hub and driver of the nations innovative economy. Home of the renowned educational institutions of Harvard and MIT Cambridge is also the center of an impressive array of biotechnology science and information technology companies.
Educating about 7000 students PreK-12 the Cambridge Public Schools consists of award-winning faculty cutting edge technology and innovative programs. While each of our public schools is unique they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous joyful and culturally responsive learning. Additionally there is personalized support for every student. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home and over 65 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish Haitian Creole Amharic Arabic Bengali and Chinese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.
The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a wide variety of services to CPS students with special needs to ensure equitable access and support for all including those who are advanced or twice-exceptional learners.
The Role:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and the Director of Student Services the Psychologist will conduct psychological assessments and serve as Team Chairperson for the school(s) to which they are assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct and interpret psychological assessments resulting in comprehensive written reports that meet criteria in accordance with state and federal special education requirements
- Chair school-based Special Education Team Meetings including but not limited to Initial Evaluations Three Year Reevaluations and Manifestation Determinations
- Provide leadership to school-based Special Education Teams through technical assistance around implementation of state and federal special education law and regulations and Office of Special Education procedures
- Develop and oversee the effective implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with appropriate documentation
- Work closely with school staff to ensure that the learning behavioral and social-emotional needs of students are addressed
- Serve as a staff resource with respect to disability categories differentiated instruction progress monitoring and analysis of assessment results
- Consult with administrators special educators and related service providers RtI Teams general educators parents and outside agencies
- Facilitate inter-agency (DCF DYS CBHI DMH etc.) collaboration with school-based Special Education Teams
- Provide individual and/or group counseling as directed by supervisor
- Serve as a liaison for students in Out of District Placements
- Maintain appropriate standards of behavior mutual respect and safety
- Carry out other related duties as may be designated
Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Psychologistyou will possess many though perhaps not all of the following characteristics and qualifications:
- Masters Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Massachusetts License: School Psychologist required
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations
- Experience working in an urban multi-cultural school system with a variety of special education service models preferred
How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.
At the Cambridge Public Schools we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.
Employment Type
Full-Time
