School Psychologist Long Term Substitute

Grafton Public Schools; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grafton Public Schools in Grafton, Massachusetts is seeking a School Psychologist Long Term Substitute beginning December 16, 2026. The role focuses on psychoeducational services to support students' personal, social, and academic development within the district.

Responsibilities include identifying student needs, providing short-term counseling, collaborating with families and staff, and developing Behavioral Intervention Plans alongside data collection; coordinating with community resources as

Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Candidate must possess valid certification.
• Experience as a school psychologist or with children in related settings is preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychoeducational services to students within the district.
• Provide short-term individual and group counseling.
• Assist in development of Behavioral Intervention Plans and data collection procedures.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and administration; communicate findings.
• Liaise with community agencies and coordinate resources.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters degree preferred in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work

Job description

School Psychologist Long Term Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935311

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 16, 2026

Job Description

This is a long term substitute School Psychologist position anticipated to start 12/16/26.

Job Goal: To provide psychoeducational services to students within the Grafton Public Schools in order to facilitate the personal, social, and academic adjustment of the student.

• - Assisting in the identification of the individual needs of students;
• - Providing intervention when situations arise that affect the academic, social, and/or personal development of the student within the educational setting;
• - Assisting students to attain increased self-esteem, social awareness, insight and understanding regarding their social/emotional issues, appropriate strategies for improving personal, social and school behaviors, as well as a greater understanding and acceptance of self and others
• - Providing short-term individual and group counseling to students.
• - Communicating with parents through a variety of means, including written reports, conferences, telephone contact, email, communication logs, etc.
• - Participating in TEAM meetings and Student Support Team meetings; assisting in the development of strategies to meet the needs of the student; assessing behavioral needs and assisting in the development of Behavioral Intervention Plans, Functional Behavioral Assessments and Data Collection procedures.
• - Providing consultation to special education staff, regular education teachers and administration
• - Maintaining appropriate records and student information.
• - Serving as a liaison to educational and service agencies in the community; coordinating and facilitating efforts between school, home, community and outside resources.
• - Promote an understanding of the social and emotional development of children. Other duties as assigned by the building principal/administrator of special education.
• Interprets assessment findings to staff, parents, and students.
• - Other duties as assigned by the building Principal, the Director of School Counseling and/or the Administrator of Special Education.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $307 to $307 Per Day

Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• Qualifications: Candidate must possess a thorough background in child development and its implications for learning; must possess the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, parents, and community regarding the needs of students. Masters degree preferred in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field. Candidate must possess valid certification Candidate will have successful experience working as a psychologist in a school setting or demonstrated competence working with children in a related setting. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable. Supervision: The School Psychologist will work under the immediate supervision of the building principal and Special Education Administrator. Work will be evaluated periodically by the administration for performance effectiveness and comprehensiveness of service to students, teachers, parents, and evaluation team.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christopher Starczewski , Principal
• 22 Providence Road
• Grafton, Massachusetts 01519
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]