1.0 School Psychologist -Elementary School

Pentucket Regional School District

Job Description

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School Psychologist

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree, CAGS, or Doctoral Degree in School Psychology from an accredited institution
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) licensure as a School Psychologist
• Experience working with elementary-aged students preferred
• Strong knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and evaluation procedures
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Year: School Year (184 days)

Salary/Benefits: Consistent with the negotiated educator salary schedule

Performance Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional evaluations for students referred for special education services
• Interpret evaluation results and prepare written reports in compliance with DESE and federal guidelines
• Participate as an active member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team process
• Provide consultation and support to teachers, administrators, and families regarding student learning, behavior, and mental health needs
• Assist in the development and implementation of behavioral interventions and support plans
• Support the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and other intervention frameworks
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and counseling support as appropriate
• Collaborate with school staff and outside agencies to coordinate services for students and families
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, records, and reports
• Participate in professional development and district initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or building administration

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work in a normal classroom, office and school building environment.
• Ability to move freely about the building to perform duties with staff.
• Ability to utilize computers and other administrative technologies appropriate to the position.

The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-time, Full Year

Positions Available: 1

Job Category: Educator, Full Year

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Pentucket Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.