School Psychologist - Old Rochester Regional School District, Mattapoisett

Old Rochester Regional School District is seeking an innovative & collaborative School Psychologist at our Junior & Senior High Schools. This position would be supporting students in grades 7th - 12th.

This professional will work as part of a strong Student Services team to provide proactive and responsive support to both general and special education students who are experiencing academic and/or social/emotional stressors which interfere with their academic progress in the school setting.

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts educator license
• Experience as a school psychologist in a public-school setting preferred
• Cultural responsiveness and a growth mindset with students, families, and staff are a must
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, as well as the ability to be flexible and organized in a fast-paced environment
• A strong belief that all students can succeed

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Student Services Team and administration to continuously re-imagine and improve services and interventions informed by ongoing needs assessment, data review, and innovation in the field
• Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds
• Proactively and responsively liaison with families, faculty, and providers
• Conduct psychological assessments to assess student learning, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Assist in determining special education eligibility in compliance with federal and state guidelines
• Assist in planning appropriate Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities
• Collaborate with staff, students and administration to identify and provide proactive and responsive social/emotional support and programming to students
• Provide emergency consultation/intervention when necessary
• Collaborate with staff, students, and administration to identify, develop, and provide proactive and responsive professional development and consultation to staff

The mission of our school system is to inspire all students to think, to learn and to care.