School Psychologist (Long-Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks a School Psychologist (Long-Term Substitute) to provide psychological services to students from pre-school through 22 years old in Boston-area schools. Tasks include evaluations, IEP participation, consultation with staff, and crisis response duties.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Office of Special Education and commitment to comprehensive, goal-oriented planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Licensed School Psychologist in MA with ability to administer and interpret standardized instruments.
• Ability to write comprehensive and informative reports in English.
• Urban setting experience preferred; bilingual candidates valued.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychological and educational evaluations in a timely manner for Boston students attending public, private, and parochial schools.
• Participates actively in Individualized Educational Planning Meetings to produce comprehensive and appropriate educational plans for students being evaluated.
• Provides teachers and other professionals with consultation services to help each student reach their potential in the least restrictive environment.
• Conducts classroom screening to assist teachers in planning effective educational strategies for all students.
• Provides prevention and counseling services as needed, both individually and in small groups.
• Provides intervention as needed and is a member of the crisis response team.
• Participates as a member of the AAF Service Team in the schools to which the psychologist is assigned.
• Works cooperatively with all members of the Office of Special Education and Student Services team, as well as all school staff.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Assistant Director of Psychological Services.

Skills

Licensed School Psychologist

Psychological assessments

Report writing in English

Education

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Job description

School Psychologist (Long-Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868972

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 5/26/26 and end on 12/26/26. Please note that all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long-term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay. For further information about becoming a BPS sub, please refer to our website (https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/old-homepage2/careers1/sub-central).

General Information

Boston Public Schools seeks a School Psychologist to provide psychological services to students ages pre-schoolthrough 22 years old who attend public, private, and parochial schools in Boston. Theseservices include diagnostic, prescriptive, and remedial services, delivered individuallyand/or in group situations, and through consultation with other professionals.

Reports To: Assistant Director of Psychological Services

Responsibilities

• Provides psychological and educational evaluations in a timely manner for Bostonstudents who attend public, private, and parochial schools.
• Participates actively in Individualized Educational Planning Meetings in order to produce comprehensive and appropriate educational plans for students being evaluated.
• Provides teachers and other professionals with consultation services that will assistthem in helping each student reach his/her potential in the least restrictive educationalenvironment.
• Conducts classroom screening to assist teachers in planning effective educationalstrategies for all students.
• Provides prevention and counseling services as needed, both individually and in smallgroups.
• Provides intervention as needed and is a member of the crisis response team.
• Participates as a member of the AAF Service Team in the schools to which thepsychologist is assigned.
• Works cooperatively with all members of the Office of Special Education and StudentServices team, as well as all school staff to enhance the services offered to all students inthe school system.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Assistant Director of PsychologicalServices.

Qualifications Required

• Licensed as a School Psychologist by the Massachusetts Department of Education
• Demonstration of competency in the theory, administration, and interpretation of recognized standardized instruments
• Ability to efficiently write comprehensive and informative reports that contain appropriate educational goals. All reports must be computer generated in English

Qualification-Preferred

• Background and experience in an urban setting providing educational and psychological services
• Licensed Educational Psychologist
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [e-mail] .

Position Type: In-District Charter

Job Categories:

Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]