School Psychologist (SY25-26)

General Information Boston Public Schools seeks a School Psychologist to provide psychological services to students ages pre-school through 22 years old attending public, private, and parochial schools in Boston. These services include diagnostic, prescriptive, and remedial services, delivered individually and/or in group settings, and through consultation with other professionals. Reports To: Assistant Director of Psychological Services 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 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 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 Demonstrates competency in the theory, administration, and interpretation of recognized standardized instruments Efficiently writes comprehensive and informative reports containing appropriate educational goals; all reports must be computer-generated in English Qualifications - Preferred Experience providing educational and psychological services in an urban setting Licensed Educational Psychologist BPS values linguistic diversity and considers candidates who speak another language as an asset. BPS is especially interested in candidates fluent in one of its official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali. Preference for core content teachers certified in their subject area and in one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at appropriate grade levels). Terms : BTU, Group I For more information on salary and benefits, please visit

www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr

(under "Employee Benefits and Policies"). Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step. The Boston Public Schools adhere to nondiscrimination policies and do not discriminate based on race, color, age, criminal record, disability, pregnancy, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English proficiency, or any other legally protected factor. BPS prohibits retaliation or bias-based harassment. For ADA accommodations during the application process, contact

accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org .

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