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

UP Academy Dorchester; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks a School Psychologist (Long-Term Substitute) to provide psychological services to students ages pre-school through 22 in public, private, and parochial schools in Boston. Responsibilities include evaluations, IEP participation, and collaborative planning across the district’s Psychological Services team.

The role requires MA licensure as a School Psychologist, experience with standardized instruments, and ability to produce English-language reports.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a School Psychologist.
• Competent with standardized instruments and timely evaluations.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely psychological and educational evaluations for students.
• Participate in IEP meetings to develop comprehensive educational plans.
• Offer consultation to teachers and other professionals to support student potential.
• Conduct classroom screenings to guide educational strategies.
• Provide prevention and counseling services as needed, individually or in groups.
• Participate in crisis intervention as part of the response team.
• Collaborate with the Office of Special Education and Student Services and school staff.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Assistant Director of Psychological Services.

Skills

Standardized instruments competency

Report writing in English

Urban experience

Education

Massachusetts School Psychologist license

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Job description

Qualification-Preferred

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868677

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 9/01/26 and end on 12/23/26. 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 assist them in helping each student reach his/her potential in the least restrictive educational 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 to enhance the services offered to all students in the school system.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Assistant Director of Psychological Services.

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]