SEEM Collaborative is seeking a full time School Psychologist.
Successful candidate should:
-Possess a current Massachusetts DESE license as a school psychologist
-Ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, assessment data or government regulations.
-Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff and/or parents.
-Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral communication.
-Knowledge of state regulations pertaining to Interim Alternative Setting and Extended Evaluations.
-Knowledge of special education regulations and procedures and the need to maintain confidentiality.
-Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
-Ability to perform duties with awareness of all SEEM Collaborative requirements and Board of Education policies.
Responsibilities:
-Administer and interpret cognitive, academic, and social/emotional/behavioral assessments.
-Connect assessment data to best practice recommendations.
-Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and all associated practices including: data collection and analysis and corresponding recommendations.
-Attend team and student-focused meetings.
-Assist in the intake process as required.
-Consult with parents, administrators, teachers, districts, outside providers, and students concerning the educational and emotional needs of students.
-Provide individual and group counseling per student’s individual needs. The areas include but are not limited to social skills training, crisis intervention, and short- term therapeutic intervention.
-Provides therapeutic direction to staff on an ongoing basis regarding students facing specific challenges in their ability to function safely at school or for students in crisis.
-Assume other responsibilities as might be assigned by the Program Director or Executive Director.
Employment is contingent upon a positive background check including CORI and Fingerprinting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SEEM Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. |