School Psychologist: Diagnostics & MTSS Leadership

Easton Public Schools; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Easton Middle School in North Easton, Massachusetts is seeking a School Psychologist to join the Easton Public Schools. This full-time role involves providing diagnostic and consultative services, including psychometric assessments in cognitive and achievement areas, as part of special education screening and evaluations, in collaboration with building-based teams while adhering to IDEA 2004.

Reports to the Building Principal and Director of Special Services.

Qualifications

• Hold Massachusetts School Psychologist License.
• Master’s Degree or higher in School Psychology, or related field.
• Experience in a public school environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, school-level involvement and/or system-wide professional activities, and the interview process.

Responsibilities

• With a multidisciplinary team, gather student data and administer evaluations for children with mild to severe special education needs.
• Maintain currency in special education legislation and document adherence to timelines and notification requirements.
• Provide ongoing communication with parents throughout the evaluation process.
• Interpret the district and school's vision, mission, core values and goals to parents and community.
• Provide leadership to promote student success academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
• Support and lead school/system-wide programs such as RTI, PBIS, peer tutoring, mediation, crisis intervention, staff training.
• Promote understanding of development, readiness, and interventions to maximize learning.
• Work with parents, teachers, and administrators to resolve barriers to learning.
• Participate in crisis team and provide crisis intervention for students and staff.
• Support students and families regarding social and emotional needs and consult with outside mental health agencies.
• Promote wellness and resilience through communication and social skills development.

Skills

Public school experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in School Psychology or related field

Job description

Easton Middle School in North Easton, Massachusetts is seeking a School Psychologist to join the Easton Public Schools. This full-time role involves providing diagnostic and consultative services, including psychometric assessments in cognitive and achievement areas, as part of special education screening and evaluations, in collaboration with building-based teams while adhering to IDEA 2004.

Reports to the Building Principal and Director of Special Services.