School Psychologist

Posted: December 21, 2023 Closed: January 12, 2024 Applications will be reviewed as submitted so please apply early in the posting if possible. Employment Opportunity: Sherwood Middle School POSITION: School Psychologist Available Immediately Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a School Psychologist for Sherwood Middle School, effective immediately. Sherwood Middle School is a beautiful grades 5 & 6 school in central Massachusetts. Shrewsbury Public Schools welcomes your interest in the role. We are dedicated to our mission, values, and strategic commitments! We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom, whether you are newly licensed or experienced in your role. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. The school psychologist is part of the interdisciplinary team providing support to students in regular education and special education. The school psychologist will conduct initial evaluations and re-evaluations of students who have been referred or who receive special education services. The school psychologist is responsible for submitting formal evaluation reports and sharing these results at IEP meetings. The school psychologist will provide specially designed instruction to improve mental and behavioral health, as part of regular and special education services, and will also provide consultation to classroom teachers and to the Student Support Team. The school psychologist plays an essential role in supporting structured general education interventions and progress monitoring. The school psychologist meets individually with students as needed and reports progress on IEP goals and objectives related to their services. School Psychologists help develop IEP plans and goals for students based on need and determination of services by the team. They provide direct individual or group services to students based on the individual plan and goals developed, as well as provide consultative services to school staff and/or parents when appropriate. The School Psychologist will support social emotional learning for all students and focus as a school liaison to out-of-school service providers, including pediatricians, psychologist, counselors, etc. The School Psychologist will provide emergency, grief, and crisis counseling support as needed for all students and will communicate and collaborate with families to build/strengthen partnerships between home and school. Preferred: •Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as a School Psychologist, All Levels •Master’s level or higher in the appropriate area •Strong knowledge of early middle school student needs and programming •Background in crisis prevention and intervention management •Exhibits the core values of Shrewsbury Public Schools •Works flexibly in a changing environment Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, license # or unofficial copy of license if applicable, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor, professor, or evaluator. Please apply via www.schoolspring.com The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.