School Psychologist - Early Hiring Pool (SY27-28)

Providence School District; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early contract opportunity

Interview with district leaders

Job summary

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is accepting applications for School Psychologist positions for the 2027–2028 school year. Early hiring offers may be extended upon licensure and background check completion, with interviews arranged ahead of the main season. Candidates will still apply to specific openings in March 2027.

Starting immediately, this pool aims to pre-screen strong candidates and connect with district leaders for potential placement next year.

Qualifications

• Fully certified or eligible for emergency certification (fully certified preferred)
• Completion of new hire compliance training prior to start date
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check required
• Strong technology skills and familiarity with communication, presentation, and data management tools
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assesses the learning development and needs of individual and groups using assessment data.
• Performs psychological assessments of students including observations, data collection, interpretation and analysis.
• Prepares interpretive reports from psychological assessment in accordance with District, state, and federal guidelines.
• Provides interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment.
• Leads teams in identifying at-risk students and implementing research-based interventions and progress monitoring.

Skills

Strong technology skills

Data management tools

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Commitment to professional growth

Education

CAGS / Masters / PhD in School Psychology

RI RIELDS Foundations Training within 1 year

Job description

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is accepting applications for School Psychologist positions for the 2027–2028 school year. Early hiring offers may be extended upon licensure and background check completion, with interviews arranged ahead of the main season. Candidates will still apply to specific openings in March 2027.

Starting immediately, this pool aims to pre-screen strong candidates and connect with district leaders for potential placement next year.