Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Psychologist.
Under the direction of authorized administrators, shall:
Conduct individual psychometric examinations employing nationally recognized scales. Write psychometric reports. Maintain pertinent records on all referred students. Confer with principals, teachers, and parents as needed. Attend case conferences on placement of individual students. Any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal and/or the superintendent or his/her designee.
The salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted. If hired, qualified applicants may receive a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) hiring bonus.
Performance on this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation. This position is subject to funding.
QUALIFICATIONSCurrent and valid certification as a school psychologist with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
At least three years of teaching experience or comparable work in a psychological setting is preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSWork is generally conducted within a school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the office. Work is largely sedentary and light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment and to finger and handle.
Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to:
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.