School Psychologist (Long-Term Substitute) (SY24-25)

Job title: School Psychologist (Long-Term Substitute) (SY24-25) in Boston, MA at Boston Public Schools Company: Boston Public Schools Job description: Job Details:Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising close to the start of the school year.If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit and RSVP for where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.To begin a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please remember your username and password for use on future applications.Need help or have a question about your application? Please check the first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or check the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.Job Description:THIS IS A LONG TERM SUB POSITION. Please note, all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay.General InformationBoston Public Schools seeks a School Psychologist to provide psychological services to students ages pre-school through 22 years old who attend public, private and parochial schools in Boston. These services include diagnostic, prescriptive, and remedial services, delivered individually and/or in group situations, and through consultation with other professionals.Reports To: Assistant Director of Psychological ServicesResponsibilities:

• Provides psychological and educational evaluations in a timely manner for Boston students who attend public, private and parochial schools.

• Participates actively in Individualized Educational Planning Meetings in order to produce comprehensive and appropriate educational plans for students being evaluated.

• Provides teachers and other professionals with consultation services which will 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 all 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

• Demonstration of competency in the theory, administration, and interpretation of recognized standardized instruments

• Ability to efficiently write comprehensive and informative reports that contain appropriate educational goals. All reports must be computer generated in English

Preferred:

• Background and experience in an urban setting providing educational and psychological services

• Licensed Educational Psychologist

• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages:Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

• In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. Expected salary: Location: Boston, MA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job