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Young World Physical Education

Clinical Psychologist (Center Elementary School)

Young World Physical Education, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, us, 01824

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Clinical Psychologist (Center Elementary School)

Chelmsford Public Schools Center Elementary School - Chelmsford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025 Job Description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2025-2026 School Year. The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Clinical Psychologist (1.0) Location: Center Elementary School

General Description: Center Elementary School is seeking a doctoral level Clinical Psychologist to work within the public-school setting. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, psychological assessments, crisis evaluations, and consultation with staff, families, and community service agencies, and being an integral member of a multidisciplinary team at Center Elementary School to support student growth and learning and behavioral health wellness.

Essential Responsibilities:

Conduct psychological evaluations and observations for initial and reevaluation of special education services to support school success. Provide counseling, instruction, and mentoring for students to improve social and emotional functioning and wellbeing. Participate as a member of several school teams including the school crisis team, student support team, Special Education and MTSS team. Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the identification, evaluation, and placement of students into special education programs. Consult and collaborate with teachers, school staff and community partners to support students' social-emotional, academic and behavioral health. Promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication, social skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, and self-determination skills. Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team). Ability to produce concise psycho-educational reports to support the Special Education team process. Regularly communicate with families and caregivers to promote home–school partnerships. Make referrals and help coordinate community support services. Design and implement student progress monitoring systems. Create positive classroom environments to motivate and engage students in growth and learning. Support school-wide MTSS to promote a positive school climate and a sense of belonging for all students. Promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment. Appropriately assess and report for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter. Member of crisis response team. Provide counseling and resources for students in need of mental health support. Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students. Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues. Recommend modifications of the school program for students who require social emotional accommodations. Job Details

Job ID:

5120613 Application Deadline:

Posted until filled Posted:

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Full-time Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist Job Requirements

Doctorate in Clinical psychology from an accredited school of psychology. DESE school psychologist licensure or clinical board psychologist license required. Commitment to high standards and expectations of equity for all students and families. Ability to understand procedures and function in a school system with regard to the special education process in the overall education of the student. Prior experience in public school is desirable. Commitment to collaboration and effectiveness in working within a professional learning community. Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and self reflection on professional practice. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Why does this position interest you at this time and how will you apply your skills and talents to support students at Center Elementary School? Long Essay

(Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces) 2. How did you hear about this open position? Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools? If yes, please list previous position(s). Brief Response

(Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces) Contact Information

Shannon Bischoff, Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning 230 North Road Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824 Phone: 978-251-5100 Email: bischoffs@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

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