Elementary School Psychologist

Rockport Public Schools; Rockport (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Public Schools in Rockport, MA seeks a highly skilled elementary school psychologist to support students’ social, emotional, and academic growth across the district.

The successful candidate will collaborate with families and staff, conduct evaluations, provide counseling, and participate in MTSS and crisis teams to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment grounded in relationships and growth.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaboration with families, staff and administration.
• Ability to conduct, interpret, and present evaluations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group counseling services.
• Conduct psychological and academic evaluations
• Participate in MTSS and school crisis teams
• Respond to immediate student needs with deescalation and safety planning

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Massachusetts Educator’s License - School Psychologist all grades

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Rockport Public Schools Rockport Elementary School - Rockport, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Elementary School Psychologist

Job ID: 5941829

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Rockport Public School District serves approximately 650 PreK-12th grade students on a two-building campus located in the picturesque coastal community of Rockport, MA which is 40 miles northeast of Boston at the tip of Cape Ann. In partnership with families and the community, the Rockport Public Schools provide a safe environment that fosters integrity, respect, and success. We promote intellectual curiosity and pride in achievement. We challenge all students to pursue academic excellence, develop interpersonal skills, and value civic responsibility. Students learn 21st century skills in order to fully participate in a diverse and ever-changing world.

The Rockport Public Schools is seeking a highly-skilled, dynamic school psychologist to serve as a child advocate and provide expertise in the areas of social, emotional, and academic student growth and achievement. The successful candidate will possess superior content knowledge, effective pedagogical skills, excellent communication skills, an enthusiasm for learning, and the desire to maximize the learning potential of all students. The successful candidate will demonstrate the desire and ability to collaborate with colleagues to foster an inclusionary culture that allows each member of our learning community to feel a sense of belonging that is grounded in social emotional safety, impactful relationships, and personalized growth.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Educator’s License - School Psychologist all grades
• Master’s degree or higher

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Training, knowledge, experience and full understanding of the psychological and academic evaluation, and functional behavioral analysis process
• Ability to conduct, interpret and present psychological and academic evaluations, functional behavioral analyses, and reports
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capability of prioritizing and responding professionally and efficiently to a variety of requests from families, staff, and administration
• Ability to effectively handle issues utilizing a problem-solving approach in a team-based environment
• Provide individual and small group counseling services
• Respond to immediate student needs through deescalation techniques, safety assessment and/or crisis management
• Demonstrate sensitivity and skills needed to work with families, students and staff from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Participate in school based teams including pre-referral, MTSS and school crisis
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Waterman
• 34 Jerden's Lane
• Rockport, Massachusetts 01966
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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