What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Dedham Public Schools?
School Psychologist
Responsible to: Building Principal(s), Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Primary
*DESE Licensure required*
Functions: The role of the school psychologist is to provide effective services to help children and adolescents succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. It is expected that the School Psychologist will provide direct educational and mental health services for students, respond to crises, and improve family-school collaboration. In addition, the school psychologist plays a critical role in decision making using a foundation of data collection, formal assessment, and participation in the special education regulatory process.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in School Psychology required; Doctorate in Psychology preferred.
- General knowledge of regulations and procedures stipulated in the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- General knowledge of regulations and procedures stipulated in the American Disabilities Act (ADA) with emphasis on Section 504.
- Demonstrated knowledge and completion of a variety of formal assessment techniques.
- Successful completion of SafetyCare training preferred.
- Effective organizational and interpersonal skills; strong ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services.
- Familiar with evidence- and practice-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Major Responsibilities:
- Direct Service
- Assessment/Pre-referral
- Referral and Consultation
- Professional Expectations
- Other duties as assigned
