.4 School Psychologist/.6 Team Chairperson (1.0 FTE)

Norfolk Elementary Schools Norfolk, Massachusetts

Job Title: .4 School Psychologist/.6 Team Chairperson FTE: 1.0

Position Summary: This role is developed with dual responsibilities within the district serving as a Team Chairperson and School Psychologist supporting the district's specialized therapeutic, social, emotional, and behavioral health programming at the lower elementary school (K-2). As the Team Chairperson, the candidate will support the Director of Student Services, playing a key role in ensuring compliance with state and federal special education requirements while ensuring excellent service to students, families and staff. As the School Psychologist, the candidate will focus on delivering targeted therapeutic interventions, conducting social/emotional/behavioral health consultations, and providing crisis stabilization to ensure the social-emotional well-being and academic accessibility of students within the program.

Department: Student Support Services Reports To: Director of Student Support Services and Building Principal Work Year: 183 working days

Professional Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions): Programmatic and Social-Emotional Intervention: Provide evidence-based individual and group counseling for students enrolled in the specialized social, emotional, and behavioral program, with an emphasis on developing coping mechanics, self-regulation strategies, and social competencies. Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, instructional assistants, and behavior specialists to design, implement, and monitor individual Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs). Deliver immediate crisis intervention, risk assessment, and de-escalation support for students experiencing acute emotional distress during contracted hours. Infuse trauma-informed, restorative, and positive behavioral practices into the program culture to maintain an inclusive and emotionally safe learning environment.

Assessment, Reporting, and Compliance: Conduct comprehensive developmental, socio-emotional, behavioral, and adaptive functioning assessments for initial and triennial reviews Present assessment findings clearly at initial, annual, and re-evaluation IEP and 504 meetings, assisting the team with eligibility determinations and goal drafting. Maintain strict compliance with state and federal timelines, special education regulations, and confidentiality protocols.

Consultation and Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Consult regularly with general education teachers, special educators, and building administrators to facilitate the implementation of accommodations, modifications, and behavioral supports. Partner actively with parents and guardians to offer insights into child development, provide family outreach, share community resources, and strengthen the collaborative home-school connection. Work with the Family Success Partner to coordinate with external wrap-around services, state agencies, private therapists, and medical providers as necessary to ensure a seamless continuity of care for high-need students. Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services or Building Principal.

IEP Team Leadership & Compliance: Chairs initial eligibility, three-year re-evaluations, and IEP team meetings. Ensures strict compliance with all local, state, and federal special education regulations, including 504 regulations. Reviews student IEPs, progress notes, and evaluation reports for compliance, accuracy, and instructional quality. Supervises and monitors procedures for the referral, evaluation, placement, and re-evaluation of students, including homeschooled students and students privately placed by parents. Oversees the district's Child Find, pre-referral, and referral processes. Coordinates the scheduling of IEP team meetings and ensures the timely completion of all associated paperwork.

Qualifications and Requirements: Advanced degree (Master's, Specialist Ed.S., or Doctorate) in School Psychology Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) licensure as a School Psychologist. Massachusetts Certification in Special Education Administration, preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as effective problem solving skills. Skilled at analyzing mulit-disciplinary evaluations and integrating clinical findings to develop comprehensive, data driven IEPs Proficient in special education laws and regulations Leadership characteristics that focus on diversity, equity and inclusion Prior professional experience working within a specialized therapeutic or social-emotional school program is highly preferred. Deep operational knowledge of state and federal special education laws (IDEA), Section 504 compliance procedures, and student confidentiality mandates. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the organizational capacity to manage caseload responsibilities effectively within a part-time schedule.

Terms of Employment: 1.0 FTE (0.6 Team Chair/0.4 School Psychologist) Salary and benefits are pro-rated based on the current collective bargaining agreement. Salary Range: *B Step 2 $63,378 - M+75 S 15 $120,852-Per Collective Bargaining Agreement