School Psychologist

Young World Physical Education; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School, part of Middleborough Public Schools, in Middleborough, MA, seeks a qualified School Psychologist to join the student services team.

The role involves administering psycho-educational assessments, counseling students, and collaborating with staff and families while maintaining confidentiality. Active participation in CST/MTSS is expected as part of a collaborative school culture.

Qualifications

• MA Licensure in School Psychology is required.
• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling/Psychology.
• Experience with assessments and individual/group counseling.
• Experience in a middle school setting; knowledge of social skills programs such as Social Thinking.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for designated students.
• Assess referrals for school counseling or social skills intervention and provide intervention as appropriate; consult with staff and parents.
• Communicate clearly with school personnel, parents, and community resources while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in Building Child Study Team (CST) and with MTSS initiatives.
• Develop/oversee FBAs and BIPs.
• Conduct classroom and program observations.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Social Thinking

Communication

Education

MA Licensure in School Psychology

Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology

Job description

Middleborough Public Schools John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School - Middleborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

School Psychologist

Middleborough Public Schools John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School - Middleborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5891275
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

• Administer and interpret comprehensive psycho-educational assessments (including cognitive, academic, social, and/or behavioral emotional assessments) for designated students at the assigned level.
• Assess students referred for school counseling or social skills intervention, and provide intervention as appropriate, including consultation with staff and parents and referral to appropriate outside agencies when needed.
• Communicate clearly with school personnel, parents, and community resources in providing services to students while maintaining confidential and professional relationships.
• Participate actively in Team Meetings and assist Special Education Coordinator and/or act as Team Chairperson when required.
• Participate in Building Child Study Team (CST) and with Response to Intervention/ Massachusetts Tiered Systems of Support initiatives.
• Develop/oversee Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Conduct classroom and program observations when necessary.
• Complete other duties as reasonably assigned by the Building Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $56,641 to $107,414 Per Year
Job Categories:

Student Services > Psychologist

Welcome to John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Middleborough Public Schools is to prepare all students to excel in life.STRUCTURE AND PHILOSOPHY“The overarching purpose of all schooling in our society is to help students become responsible citizens, lifelong learners, and healthy, caring, ethical, and intellectually reflective individuals. The skills, knowledge, and personal competence that students acquire in school should enable them to be successful now and in the future.” (Excerpted from This We Believe, National Middle School Association, Columbus, Ohio.)Nichols Middle School offers an environment that fosters the growth of the individual student and eases the transition from the elementary classroom to the specialized subject program of the high school.Our school is designed to meet the unique educational, personal, physical, social, and emotional needs of adolescents. In addition to developing interpersonal relationships and respect for the values of others, each student has the opportunity for maximum growth in knowledge, confidence, and self-esteem.We offer a varied program of studies including unified arts and extracurricular activities that foster a student’s curiosity and willingness to learn while developing and strengthening basic skills. We provide an environment that encourages student achievement and challenges all students.The middle school utilizes a team structure that is an effective organizational pattern used by most middle schools throughout the United States. Each student is assigned to an academic team composed of English, reading, mathematics, social studies, and science teachers.The faculty at Nichols Middle School recognizes the vital role parents’ play in the education of their children and encourages frequent and open communication between home and school. We have fall and winter conferences for all parents. In addition, parents benefit from the team structure, as it provides easy access to the team of teachers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Middleborough Public School System does not discriminate in its educational activities or employment practices on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, homelessness, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

Job Requirements

• All applicants must submit a letter of intent, resume, college transcripts, certification and three current letters of recommendation.
  1. Required: MA Licensure in School Psychology
  2. Master’s Degree or higher in Counseling/Psychology
  3. Demonstrated skills in assessment and individual and group counseling
  4. Experience or practicum in working with students in a middle school setting
  5. Experience and/or knowledge of social skills programs such as Social Thinking
  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Timothy McLaughlin , Principal
• 112 Tiger Drive
• Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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