Interim School Psychologist Middle School 2026/2027

Marshall Simonds Middle School; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington Public Schools (Marshall Simonds Middle School) in Burlington, MA seeks an Interim School Psychologist for the 2026/2027 school year. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, collaboration with families and staff, and delivering cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral supports.

Qualifications include a specialist degree with 60 graduate hours, MA licensure eligibility, and NCSP encouragement.

Qualifications

• Requires specialist level graduate degree (Ed.S. or equivalent) with 60 graduate hours and 1200-hour internship.
• Must hold or be eligible for MA School Psychologist license/certificate.
• NCSP credential encouraged for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Utilize varied models and methods of assessment to identify student strengths/needs and measure progress.
• Consult and collaborate with colleagues, families, and stakeholders to promote service implementation.
• Develop and implement services supporting cognitive, academic, social, behavioral health, and crisis response.

Skills

Data-driven assessment

Collaboration with families and staff

Crisis intervention planning

Education

Ed.S. or equivalent

Massachusetts School Psychologist license

NCSP encouraged

Job description

Interim School Psychologist Middle School 2026/2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5815656

Application Deadline: Dec 04, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

Interim School Psychologist Middle School - 2026/2027

School: MSMS

Position: School Psychologist

Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants will have completed an accredited graduate degree program at the specialist level (e.g., Ed.S., M.A. + CAGS; M.A. + CAS; M.S./M.A.) or higher requiring a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours of study and a 1200 hour supervised internship in School Psychology, with a minimum of 600 hours in a school setting.
• Qualified applicants will hold or be eligible to obtain a valid School Psychologist license/certificate issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Psychologist, all levels
• School psychologists who hold the National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) in addition to the required state certification/licensure are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• utilize varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for identifying the strengths and needs of individual students and the broader school community, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progress and outcomes
• consult and collaborate with colleagues, students, families, and other stakeholders to promote effective implementation of services
• use assessment and data collection methods to:
  • implement and evaluate services that support cognitive and academic skills
  • implement and evaluate services that support socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including but not limited to behavioral supports, individual and group counseling, and social skills training
  • implement and evaluate services that respond to culture and context and facilitate family and school partnerships and interactions with community agencies for enhancement of academic and social–behavioral outcomes for children
  • develop and implement practices and strategies to create and maintain effective and supportive learning environments for children and others (e.g., positive behavior interventions and supports)
  • promote and provide services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, safety, and physical well-being through protective and adaptive factors and to implement effective crisis preparation, response, and recovery (e.g., consultation, direct service via group or 1;1 instruction)
  • provide effective professional services that promote effective functioning for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts, with recognition that an understanding and respect for diversity in development and learning and advocacy for social justice are foundations for all aspects of service delivery
  • evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery and, in collaboration with others, use various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at the individual, group, and/or systems levels administration of out of district evaluations as needed
  • Participate in required professional development and staff trainings
  • Complete other duties as assigned by the school’s team chair, Director of Mental Health, and/or Director of Special Education
  • Develop and teach whole class lessons promoting social-emotional health and well-being

Requirements:

• Appropriate Certifications Required

Start Date:

August 25, 2026

Compensation:

In accordance with the Burlington Educators' Association Unit A contract

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~ We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Superintendent Office
• 123 Cambridge Street
• Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]