Psychologist, Graham & Parks School

Position: Psychologist

Graham & Parks School / Office of Student Services

Graham and Parks School Community:

Graham & Parks School is a vibrant multicultural multilingual learning community located in Cambridge MA. At Graham & Parks we take pride in the richness of our schools diversity and foster equity antiracism and inclusion. Our students come from all over the world and speak over 30 languages.

We are committed to a child-centered interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning where all children feel safe and a sense of belonging. We work hard to strike the right balance of support and challenge for each child. The work that students faculty and staff engage in can be characterized by collaboration perseverance and risk-taking. Our goal is to ensure each child thrives.

The Office of Student Services:

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs.

The Opportunity:

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 the 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:

Apply online at . 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.

Required Experience:

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