What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at The Learning Center for the Deaf?
Full time- Exempt/Salary$1,500 Sign-on Bonus Housing Resources AvailableTuition Reimbursement Benefits include: Health; Dental; Vision; Life and Disability Insurance; Employer-Matching 403B; Sick/Personal/Vacation Time; Flexible Spending and Dependent Care ASL Proficiency Required TLC Diversity Statement: The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation.
We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.About Marie Philip School: MPS enrolls nearly 200 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham, MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model. About TLC: The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click here.For our Mission, click here.POSITION SUMMARY: This School Psychologist will serve students at the Marie Philip School in addition to participating in the reevaluation process for Walden School students. Marie Philip School is an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural school in a PreK-12 educational setting with nearly 200 students.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Select and administer age-appropriate assessment methods and materials in order to determine the needs of the student during initial evaluations and reevaluationsProvide clinical consultation with parents, teachers, other on-campus evaluators including behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational/physical therapists, and reading specialists, in addition to outside agencies as appropriateFunction as a member of the schools multidisciplinary team to determine a students eligibility for services and appropriate programming and classroom recommendations, in addition to monitoring the students ongoing progressWork as a member of the interdisciplinary School Clinical Team to assist other team members (including school counselors, clinical social workers, and behavior analysts) in understanding the students diagnostic profile and the implications this profile has for working with the student in all areas of his/her lifeCaseload may also involve some counseling and/or social skills groupsImplement anti-racist principles and practices in counseling and within social-emotional supports including sensitivity to the varied students multicultural identities and diverse needs.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. RequirementsAn advanced degree from a NASP or APA accredited college or university in school psychology, psychologyMassachusetts DESE licensure as a school psychologist (or ability to obtain licensure within a specified period)Effective communication including fluency in American Sign Language and strong written English skills.Cultural sensitivity to the developmental and cultural needs of Deaf and hard of hearing children and adolescentsAt least one year of clinical experience is preferredThis position is open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time