UP Education Network
School Psychologist (Anticipated) (SY26-27)
UP Education Network, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
School Psychologist (Anticipated) (SY26-27)
Grade Level:
PreK-8th Start Date:
August 2026 Locations:
Boston, MA
About UP Education Network UP Education Network is a non‑profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. Since opening its doors in 2010, UP has focused on transforming the lowest‑performing schools in Massachusetts into exceptional learning environments. UP manages two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools from grades pre‑K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter‑like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students.
Working at UP Education Network
Opportunities for immediate impact: bring best practices from high‑performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools, and rapidly unlock their potential.
Talented, mission‑driven colleagues: enthusiastic, dedicated, and willing to do “whatever it takes” to put every student on the path to college.
Collaboration and teamwork: staff collaborate closely on grade‑level or content area teams, using data to track student performance and guide instructional practice.
Consistent professional growth and development: bi‑weekly check‑in meetings with managers for targeted coaching; weekly professional development sessions during the school year, kick‑started by extensive training in August.
Role The School Psychologist at UP Academy will provide consultation, assessment, and intervention services related to school psychology.
Specific Responsibilities
Evaluate and screen students to assess cognitive abilities and social‑emotional and behavioral needs.
Write evaluation reports including all cognitive, social‑emotional, and behavior assessments and goals.
Create a climate conducive to counseling and implement a variety of effective guidance and therapeutic strategies.
Provide consultation to classroom teachers on student progress, behavior management techniques, and individualized behavior management plans.
Meet federal and state mandates as well as local policies in performance of duties.
Determine and maintain programs based on goals set by IEP.
Determine needs of individual students and provide services one‑to‑one or in small groups as deemed appropriate.
Work in conjunction with the IEP Team to create IEPs for annual reviews and provide input for students involved with the three‑year re‑evaluation.
Maintain logs and ongoing assessments to evaluate student progress and complete progress reports.
Attend family conferences.
Participate in special education meetings.
Participate in dispute resolution meetings, hearings and mediation settlement meetings as needed.
Coordinate outreach activities that support students and families including pediatricians, outside counseling agencies and agencies such as DCF, DMH, etc.
Conduct home visits and work with families to help students make positive behavioral changes.
Complete Medicaid reimbursement activities.
Perform other duties related to this job description as required by the school principals or other immediate supervisors.
Qualifications
Completion of Master’s degree or higher in school psychology approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), including an advanced practicum of 1,200 hours, 600 of which must be in a school setting.
Possession of MA DESE School Psychologist License.
Experience with Special Education processes (IEP meetings, documentation, initial referrals).
A passionate belief in UP Academy’s mission, values, and educational model.
An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills.
A sense of humility in the face of success.
Current authorization to work in the United States – candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
Compensation and Benefits UP Academy follows the salary scales and salary placement policies of each UP Academy’s host school district or state turnaround plan; please see the relevant union’s collective bargaining agreement for additional details. As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position for which they are qualified. Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models. Therefore, we have a responsibility to recruit, retain, develop, and reward a diverse and talented staff from a wide range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission‑driven team.
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PreK-8th Start Date:
August 2026 Locations:
Boston, MA
About UP Education Network UP Education Network is a non‑profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. Since opening its doors in 2010, UP has focused on transforming the lowest‑performing schools in Massachusetts into exceptional learning environments. UP manages two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools from grades pre‑K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter‑like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students.
Working at UP Education Network
Opportunities for immediate impact: bring best practices from high‑performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools, and rapidly unlock their potential.
Talented, mission‑driven colleagues: enthusiastic, dedicated, and willing to do “whatever it takes” to put every student on the path to college.
Collaboration and teamwork: staff collaborate closely on grade‑level or content area teams, using data to track student performance and guide instructional practice.
Consistent professional growth and development: bi‑weekly check‑in meetings with managers for targeted coaching; weekly professional development sessions during the school year, kick‑started by extensive training in August.
Role The School Psychologist at UP Academy will provide consultation, assessment, and intervention services related to school psychology.
Specific Responsibilities
Evaluate and screen students to assess cognitive abilities and social‑emotional and behavioral needs.
Write evaluation reports including all cognitive, social‑emotional, and behavior assessments and goals.
Create a climate conducive to counseling and implement a variety of effective guidance and therapeutic strategies.
Provide consultation to classroom teachers on student progress, behavior management techniques, and individualized behavior management plans.
Meet federal and state mandates as well as local policies in performance of duties.
Determine and maintain programs based on goals set by IEP.
Determine needs of individual students and provide services one‑to‑one or in small groups as deemed appropriate.
Work in conjunction with the IEP Team to create IEPs for annual reviews and provide input for students involved with the three‑year re‑evaluation.
Maintain logs and ongoing assessments to evaluate student progress and complete progress reports.
Attend family conferences.
Participate in special education meetings.
Participate in dispute resolution meetings, hearings and mediation settlement meetings as needed.
Coordinate outreach activities that support students and families including pediatricians, outside counseling agencies and agencies such as DCF, DMH, etc.
Conduct home visits and work with families to help students make positive behavioral changes.
Complete Medicaid reimbursement activities.
Perform other duties related to this job description as required by the school principals or other immediate supervisors.
Qualifications
Completion of Master’s degree or higher in school psychology approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), including an advanced practicum of 1,200 hours, 600 of which must be in a school setting.
Possession of MA DESE School Psychologist License.
Experience with Special Education processes (IEP meetings, documentation, initial referrals).
A passionate belief in UP Academy’s mission, values, and educational model.
An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills.
A sense of humility in the face of success.
Current authorization to work in the United States – candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
Compensation and Benefits UP Academy follows the salary scales and salary placement policies of each UP Academy’s host school district or state turnaround plan; please see the relevant union’s collective bargaining agreement for additional details. As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position for which they are qualified. Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models. Therefore, we have a responsibility to recruit, retain, develop, and reward a diverse and talented staff from a wide range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission‑driven team.
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