Hybrid School-Based Psychologist

Strides Therapy & Educational Services; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits on Day 1

401k with match

PTO/sick time

Licensure Reimbursement

National Certification Stipend

Job summary

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is seeking a dedicated School-Based Psychologist to join their team in Chicopee, MA. The role involves providing comprehensive psychological services to support students' academic and emotional well-being. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, collaborating with educators, and offering interventions to foster a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology and experience working in educational settings. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-person responsibilities at schools and the option to complete documentation at home.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school psychology setting.
• Knowledge of special education laws.
• Ability to develop educational modifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for students.
• Collaborate with educators and parents on IEPs.
• Provide counseling to support students' emotional needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address challenges.

Skills

Psychological testing

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Cultural competence

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology

Job description

Job Title: Hybrid School-Based Psychologist

Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services

About Us

Join a dynamic, women-owned and operated and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering professionals, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally, and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Provide counseling and interventions to support students' emotional and mental health needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic and behavioral challenges.
• Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes.
• Promote positive mental health through prevention programs, crisis intervention, and school-wide initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Conduct extensive psychological evaluations of students.
• Assess barriers to learning and determine the best instructional strategies to improve learning.
• Evaluate eligibility for special education services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support effective individualized instruction.
• Collect data and provide systematic observations for students experiencing challenges in the school setting.
• Make referrals and participate in the coordination of community support services.
• Member of school support teams.
• Participate as a crisis team member and provide crisis intervention for students and staff when warranted.
• Stay current on new developments in the field of education.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Hybrid Details

• Must reside within 45 minutes of the school district.
• Certification as a School Psychologist by Massachusetts Department of Education.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience with positive behavior support and with universal strategies on how to support students with behavioral concerns.
• Experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of assessments.
• Knowledge of Special Education Law as outlined within the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).
• Proven ability to develop modifications and accommodations for the general education curriculum.
• Experience and training in administering and interpreting psychological evaluations within an educational setting.
• Proven track record of the ability to develop and maintain positive, approachable and acceptable relationships with school staff, parents, building administrators and the community agencies.

Hybrid – Part of the week must be in person at the school, with report writing and documentation that can be completed at home.

Bilingual preferred but not a requirement.

Location: Holyoke, MA

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program.
• Valid state license or state department of education certification (as needed) as a School Psychologist.
• Educator Certificate (if applicable).
• Experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
• Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
• Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs.

Benefits

• Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution.
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4% and 5% (also a part-time benefit).
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit).
• State Licensure Reimbursement.
• National Certification Stipend.
• Professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit).
• EAP short-term disability (also a part-time benefit).
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit).
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit).
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit).
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit).

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: [e-mail] / Phone: [phone].

If you're a motivated School-Based Psychologist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!