School Psychologist QUALIFICATIONS - Massachusetts Certification as School Psychologist and/or Licensure as a Psychologist in Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Considerable experience in psychological assessment and report writing required.
- Understanding of all state and federal special education regulations.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assessment of referred student's difficulties through appropriate psychological testing and diagnosis.
- Administer all necessary and appropriate psychological assessment procedures involving the following areas of functions: intellectual, social-emotional, neuropsychological, and behavioral.
- Identify and recommend remedial practices for students with special needs.
- Confer with parents, teachers and other professional personnel on needs of referred children as determined by the results of psychological evaluations.
- Attend TEAM meetings as a member of the C.E.T.
- Attend staff and professional meetings.
- Keep abreast of new research and development in the field.
- Assist with in-service and clinical training of school personnel and psychological interns.
- Assist building principals in managing special education programs at the assigned schools.
- Collaborate with behavior specialists, adjustment counselors, guidance counselors, and social workers at assigned schools to coordinate services, especially regarding behavior management programs.
- Assist district administration with drop-out initiatives.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: DAYS: 190 days
HOURS: 7:45- 3:45 M-Th; 7:45-2:45 Friday
REPORTS TO: Administrator of Special Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Lead Psychologist
BASE SALARY: $114,098BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).
All
MUST be completed
PRIOR to the start of employment.
