Job Description

School Psychologist - All Levels .5 FTE

***Open until filled***

DUTIES:

1.  Be directly responsible to the Supervisor of Clinical and Behavioral Services.

2.  Administer comprehensive assessments that address the areas of suspected disability and write comprehensive and professional reports on assessments that provide educationally relevant recommendations.Participate in 603 CMR Team meetings as an evaluator to help determine eligibility for special education.

3.  Participate in 603 CMR Team meetings as an evaluator to help determine eligibility for special education.

4. This is a part time position of .5 FTE

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
2.Certified as a School Psychologist by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
3.Licensing as an Educational Psychologist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Allied Mental Health is preferred (all levels).
4.Prefer three years, on a full-time basis, as a psychologist dealing with problems of children of school age. One of these years should have been in a school setting. A year of suitable internship experience may be counted toward the three year requirement.
5.Prefer two years of successful teaching experience.
6.Proven ability to work effectively with/for children and adults in a multi-cultural community.
7.Empathetic to the needs of young people and adults in the area of special needs.
8.Bilingual/Bicultural (Hispanic) is preferred, but not required.

Reach out to Valerie Williams, the Senior Administrator of Talent and Diversity Development at williamsv@springfieldpublicschools.com.  She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

Primary Location    Central Office - Special Education and Related Services
Salary Range    Based on collective bargaining unit salary schedule
Shift Type    FT - Full Year

Job Contact Information
Name    Melissa Oneill
Title    Supervisor of Clinic & Behavior Services
Phone    413-787-7100
Email    oneillm@springfieldpublicschools.com