.5 School Psychologist

Young World Physical Education; Clayville (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Scituate School Department is seeking a School Psychologist to provide psychoeducational evaluations, direct student services under IEPs, and consult on behavioral plans in Clayville, RI. The role supports district mental health initiatives and collaborates with teachers, families, and agencies.

The ideal candidate holds RI School Psychologist Certification with a relevant graduate degree and demonstrates strong communication and collaborative skills for inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Must hold Rhode Island School Psychologist Certification and a relevant graduate degree.
• Experience with psychoeducational evaluations and interpreting assessment data is required.
• Ability to provide direct psychological services as part of IEPs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to equitable and inclusive educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational evaluations and prepare legally compliant reports.
• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations and IEP team meetings.
• Provide counseling, behavioral interventions, and social-emotional support to students under IEPs.
• Design and implement behavior intervention plans and conduct functional behavioral assessments.
• Consult with teachers, families, and agencies about academic, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
• Support school-wide mental health initiatives and crisis response, including risk assessments.
• Maintain documentation and comply with regulations.
• Collaborate in PLCs and district leadership teams for improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Equitable and inclusive practices

Education

Master's/Educational Specialist/Doctoral degree in School Psychology

Valid Rhode Island School Psychologist Certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Special education management software

Job description

School Psychologist – Clayville, Rhode Island

Job ID: 5840357

Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Application Procedure

Apply through SchoolSpring.com. Complete the full application; incomplete applications will not be considered.

If selected, applicants must provide the following items in person: W‑4, Federal BCI, and I‑9.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and prepare legally compliant, actionable reports.
• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations, eligibility determinations, and IEP team meetings.
• Provide direct psychological services (counseling, behavioral interventions, and social‑emotional support) to students under IEPs.
• Design and implement behavior intervention plans and perform functional behavioral assessments.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, families, and community agencies about academic, behavioral, and mental-health concerns.
• Support school-wide mental-health initiatives and crisis response, including risk assessments and post‑vention activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
• Collaborate in professional learning communities and district leadership teams to promote continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Valid Rhode Island School Psychologist Certification.
  • Master's, Educational Specialist, or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from an accredited institution.
  • Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, Rhode Island Special Education Regulations, and eligibility procedures.
  • Experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations and interpreting assessment data.
  • Ability to provide direct psychological services to students as part of IEPs.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to equitable and inclusive educational practices.
  • Experience participating in multidisciplinary evaluations and determining student eligibility for special education services.
• Preferred:
  • Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
  • One or more years of successful experience as a school psychologist.
  • Experience implementing MTSS and PBIS.
  • Experience conducting FBAs and developing BIPs.
  • Experience providing crisis intervention and risk assessment.
  • Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorders, emotional disabilities, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and learning disabilities.
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies.
  • MLL endorsement or experience working with multilingual learners.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, student information systems, and special education management software.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, disability, or any other protected characteristic in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. For non‑discrimination inquiries, contact:

• Equal Employment Officer, P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857 – Phone: [phone] – Email: [e-mail]
• Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Boston Office – 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921 – Phone: [phone] – Fax: [phone] – Email: [e-mail]

Contact Information

• Patty Martin, Executive Assistant to Superintendent and School Communications
• 3 George Washington Highway, Clayville, Rhode Island 02815
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]