School Psychologist

Perkins; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HRA

FSA

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition

EAP

Legal Services

Referral Bonuses

Pre-tax MBTA passes

Job summary

Perkins, an international NGO dedicated to education for children with disabilities, seeks a School Psychologist for our Deafblind Program in Massachusetts. Join a collaborative team focused on student-centred care, assessment, and targeted behavioral supports.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved program, MA DESE School Psychologist certification, and a minimum of three years of experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in School Psychology from NASP-approved college or university.
• Massachusetts DESE Certification as a School Psychologist is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a school psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling and psycho-diagnostic evaluations.
• Design behavioral supports and collaborate with families and school staff.
• Lead IEP processes and participate in admissions, evaluations, and planning.
• Mentor interns and contribute to research and professional activities.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

IEP collaboration

Mentorship

Team leadership

Education

Master’s Degree in School Psychology (NASP-approved program)

Massachusetts DESE Certification as a School Psychologist

Tools

Psycho-diagnostic evaluation tools

IEP documentation software

Job description

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

What you can expect as a School Psychologist

Join a collaborative, supportive, and deeply gratifying team within our Deafblind Program. Work in an environment where student needs always come first, and your daily contributions make a global impact.

We recognize that work-life balance matters. We offer flexible scheduling options tailored to your needs—whether you are looking for full-time (in-person or hybrid with work-from-home flexibility) or a part-time position, we want to hear from you!

As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will deliver individual and group counseling, conduct diagnostic evaluations, and design behavioral supports for students who are blind, visually impaired, Deafblind, or multiply impaired.

How you will make an impact:

As a key member of our interdisciplinary Deafblind Program team, your work directly shapes the daily lives and long-term potential of students who are blind, visually impaired, Deafblind, or multiply impaired:

• Direct Clinical Care & Student Support: Provide individual and group psychotherapeutic counseling, perform specialized psycho-diagnostic evaluations, and deliver hands-on crisis intervention in classroom and residential settings.
• Behavioral Design & Family Collaboration: Design and implement tailored behavior management programs. You’ll work closely with families, program staff, and external mental health professionals to ensure cohesive, wrap-around support.
• Team & IEP Leadership: Active participant in admissions screenings, triennial evaluations, and IEP meetings—ensuring student needs always come first in every decision.
• Field Leadership & Mentorship: Drive the field forward by mentoring undergraduate and graduate interns, adapting assessment tools for complex needs, and contributing to groundbreaking research, publications, and conference presentations.

Education/Experience:

• Education: Master’s Degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved college or university.
• Certification: Massachusetts DESE Certification as a School Psychologist is required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a school psychologist.

Compensation:

$55,523.60-$96,029.42

Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
• Paid Time Off
• Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. Please view our Notice of Discrimination Here