Psychologist - M.A. jobs in Massachusetts

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.

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 working with 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.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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.

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