School Psychologist - Long Term Substitute

Amesbury Public Schools; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amesbury Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist for a long-term substitute position at Amesbury Middle School and Amesbury High School in Amesbury, MA. The role runs January through June 2027, with responsibilities spanning assessment, prevention, intervention, consultation, and program development to support student learning and well-being.

Initial daily rate is $125 for the first 20 days, with the long-term rate aligning to the Bachelor's Step 1 salary ($58,859.68 annually, prorated).

Qualifications

• DESE certification is required or eligible.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Complete comprehensive psycho-educational assessments in accordance with applicable regulations and district policy; interpret findings for students, parents, staff, and others.
• Prevention: Identify students at risk of educational failure; participate in school-based pre-referral activities; assist in school-wide safety initiatives.
• Intervention/Counseling: Plan and implement behavior management programs; provide crisis counseling and individual/group counseling.
• Consultation: Participate on school-based teams for intervention planning and program development.
• Professional Development: Provide in-service opportunities for staff and maintain currency in knowledge and skills.
• Program Development and Evaluation: Participate in initiatives addressing student, school or district needs.

Education

DESE certification

Master degree

Job description

School Psychologist - Long Term Substitute

Amesbury Public Schools Amesbury Middle School - Amesbury, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Amesbury High School - Amesbury, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5936884

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 31, 2027

Job Description

This position is a long term substitute position January - June 2027.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment: Complete comprehensive psycho-educational assessments in accordance with federal and state special education regulations and district policy in the following areas: cognitive, academic, social/emotional, behavioral, adaptive behavior, sensory/motor and other factors pertinent to the child's learning capacity. Interpret assessment findings to students, parents, staff and others concerned with the welfare of students.
• Prevention: Assist in the identification of students who are at risk of educational failure. Participate in school-based pre-referral activities. Assist in designing programs for children identified as at risk for failure. Assist in school-wide initiatives to make schools safer and conducive to learning.
• Intervention/Counseling: Assist in the planning and implementation of behavior management programs and behavioral support plans. Provide crisis counseling and intervention. Provide individual and group counseling to address academic, social, and developmental concerns.
• Consultation: Participate on a variety of school-based teams to assist in intervention planning and program planning (Crisis Team, School Evaluation Team, 504 Team, Special Education Team, and Re-Entry Team).
• Professional Development: Provide in-service opportunities for staff. Participate in district-wide or departmental in-service activities to maintain currency in knowledge and skills.
• Program Development and Evaluation: Participate in school-based or district-wide initiatives that seek to address student, school or district needs.

Compensation:

• Initial Rate: $125 per day for the first 20 days.
• Long-Term Rate: On the 21st day, compensation increases to the Bachelor's Step 1 salary rate ($58,859.68 annually, prorated), applied retroactively to day one.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist

Welcome to Amesbury Middle School, Amesbury High School

Amesbury Middle School will offer diverse opportunities for our students to attain personal growth and success through a dynamic school experience. Teachers and staff aspire to provide innovative programs through collaboration among students, families and community. We will promote optimal academic achievement and positive social development in a safe and welcoming environment., Amesbury High School Mission StatementAmesbury High School is committed to the pursuit of excellence by providing a quality education in a safe, caring and respectful environment. We promote a challenging curriculum with diverse co-curricular activities that emphasize communication, critical thinking and tolerance. We encourage lifelong learning, personal and social responsibility resulting in contributing members of an everchanging, global society.-adopted by Amesbury School Committee February 2005Learner ExpectationsUpon Graduation from Amesbury High School Students will:1) Access, comprehend, analyze and interpret information.2) Organize and convey ideas through communications.3) Define problems, develop strategies, and evaluate, modify and implement solutions.4) Demonstrate the use and application of technology.5) Develop and demonstrate a sense of civic and social responsibility.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Heather Eigan
• 5 Highland St
• Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]