Certification Evaluation, Child Psychology, Child and Youth Services, Cognitive Psychology, Communication Skills, Copying Machines, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Driver's License, Education Regulations, Educational Evaluation, Fax Machines, Federal Laws and Regulations, Functional Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Office Equipment, Physical Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Psychology, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, School Buildings, School Psychology, Special Education, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Student Services, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
School Psychologist
JOB SUMMARY
Hingham Public School (HPS) psychologists provide a full range of school psychological services to children ages 3-22, including screening and assessment, educational programs, individual and group counseling, and consultation with teachers, staff, and administration, with school staff, parents, and outside agencies as appropriate. HPS psychologists function as members of each school's multi-disciplinary team to determine a student's eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress. All School Psychologists implement and oversee all necessary procedures to meet special education compliance standards (i.e. LRE) as outlined by the federal and state regulations (i.e. FAPE) as well as policies and procedures of the Hingham Public Schools. The School Psychologist will report to the Executive Director of Student Services and Building Principal or their designees, and will work closely with the Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, the District's BCBA, Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physical Therapists, and paraeducators to ensure all special education processes and documentation are in compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and district policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete comprehensive cognitive, psychological, social emotional evaluations, including executive functioning and functional behavioral assessments, observations, and, if needed, academic evaluations and home assessments, as part of the revaluation and eligibility special education process for some students placed out of district; attend and present findings at these meetings.
- May conduct other assessments as necessary
- Collaborates with others to develop appropriate cognitive and academic goals for students with different abilities, disabilities, strengths, needs, and develops interventions to support progress toward these goals.
- Assist in referral process and eligibility for special education evaluations; all team meetings (initial and reevaluation meetings, annual reviews, team re-convene meetings).
- Collaborate/work effectively with parents, teachers, paraeducators, professional and community contacts.
- Provide small group and individual counseling to students, as needed.
- Occassional assistance with crisis intervention (restraint trained as needed).
- Assist in behavioral crisis situations: modeling interventions, staff training, crisis plan and behavior support plan development, and team and family follow up, as deemed appropriate.
- Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.
- Ability to travel between multiple school locations and out of district schools (must possess valid driver's license).
- Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine and all other standard office equipment.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Responsible for implementing other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of clinical and/or school training as an intern in the area of psychology and/or school psychology
- Appropriate degree and licensure as a school psychologist under Massachusetts DESE regulations and requirements.
- Master's Degree or higher with a major in Special Education, Psychology, and/or Counseling/Related Services.
- Working knowledge of Special Education regulations and timelines.
- Experience with administering and interpreting cognitive, psychological, and academic evaluations. Neuropsych certification preferred
- Familiarity with a variety of therapies and ability to work effectively with people from a variety of treatment perspectives.
- Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively partner with families and collaborate with numerous stakeholders
Benefits Information
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Terms of Employment
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Hingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.