School Psychologist

Young World Physical Education; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

North Reading Middle School in North Reading, MA is seeking a School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. The district emphasizes a diverse, welcoming environment and supports students to reach their potential.

New educators must attend the two-day orientation; starting date is September 1, 2026. The role includes counseling, testing for eligibility, IEP/504 work, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Massachusetts DESE School Psychologist license (all levels) required.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide short term and ongoing counseling to students.
• Perform full range of psychometric testing for eligibility and evaluations.
• Coordinate and complete paperwork for IDEA/IEPs.
• Collaborate with educators and counselors on student concerns.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about achievement and interventions.
• Lead 504 meetings and develop 504 plans for students.
• Participate in Crisis Response Team and Student Assistance Team.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree

DESE School Psychologist license

Job description

North Reading Public Schools North Reading Middle School - North Reading, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

School Psychologist

North Reading Public Schools North Reading Middle School - North Reading, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Reading School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5868016

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

North Reading Middle School is seeking a School Psychologist to start in the 2026-2027 school year. North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

North Reading Public School Educators first contractual day is September 1, 2026. New educators are required to attend the two day new staff orientation on dates still to be determined.

Essential duties

• Provide short term and ongoing counseling services to students who are struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Provide a full range of psychometric testing as part of the special education eligibility/service determination process for initial, re-evaluations, and other evaluations as necessary for students
• Coordinate and complete all required paperwork as part of the IDEA team process (IEPs)
• Collaborate regularly with educators and counselors to stay current with student concerns
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding academic achievement and behavioral and counseling intervention(s) as needed
• Assist students who exhibit school refusal, chronic absenteeism, or behavioral concerns which interfere with academic success
• Lead group counseling sessions related to issues such as: grief, anxiety, depression, and social skills development
• Serve as a member of the school’s Crisis Response Team
• Serve as a member of the school’s Student Assistance Team
• Attend identified students’ TEAM meetings as needed
• Facilitate 504 meetings and develop 504 plans for assigned students
• Collaborate/case manage with community agencies and outside professionals providing therapeutic services to assigned students
• Assist with student safety assessments as needed
• Work collaboratively with school administrators to promote school policies
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Student Support, and/or Designee

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) license as a School Psychologist, all levels
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations that govern public schools
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Additional details and benefits for this work are outlined in the North Reading Education Association (NREA) contract.

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $59,923 to $118,875 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Auger , Principal
• North Reading Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Map

The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.