School Psychologist

Young World Physical Education; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dedham Public Schools in Dedham, MA is seeking a School Psychologist to provide direct educational and mental health services, assessments, crisis response, and collaboration with families and school staff.

Requirements include a Master’s in School Psychology, DESE licensure, knowledge of IDEA/504, and experience with CBT, ABA, MTSS; strong organizational and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in School Psychology required; Doctorate in Psychology preferred.
• General knowledge of IDEA and 504 requirements.
• Experience with formal assessment techniques and data-driven decision making.
• SafetyCare training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct educational and mental health services for students.
• Assessment/pre-referral activities and data collection.
• Referral and consultation with teams and families.
• Adhere to professional expectations and participate in regulatory processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Crisis response

MTSS knowledge

Education

Master’s in School Psychology

Doctorate in Psychology (preferred)

Tools

Assessment techniques

SafetyCare training

Job description

School Psychologist

Dedham Public Schools Dedham High School - Dedham, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Job ID: 5884981
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

School Psychologist

Responsible to : Building Principal(s), Director of Counseling and Clinical Services Primary

*DESE Licensure required*

Functions : The role of the school psychologist is to provide effective services to help children and adolescents succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. It is expected that the School Psychologist will provide direct educational and mental health services for students, respond to crises, and improve family-school collaboration. In addition, the school psychologist plays a critical role in decision making using a foundation of data collection, formal assessment, and participation in the special education regulatory process.

Qualifications :

• A Master’s degree in School Psychology required; Doctorate in Psychology preferred.
• General knowledge of regulations and procedures stipulated in the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• General knowledge of regulations and procedures stipulated in the American Disabilities Act (ADA) with emphasis on Section 504.
• Demonstrated knowledge and completion of a variety of formal assessment techniques.
• Successful completion of SafetyCare training preferred.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills; strong ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services.
• Familiar with evidence- and practice-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Major Responsibilities :

• Direct Service
• Assessment/Pre-referral
• Referral and Consultation
• Professional Expectations
• Other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full Time/School Year

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Simone
• 100 Whiting Avenue
• Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]