School Psychologist (24/25 School Year Start) - CAPS Collaborative
Westminster, MA
About the Job
About us:
CAPS Collaborative will work in partnership with districts to provide programs and services of the highest quality. To provide these services, we adhere to the following values:
- To commit every aspect of the organization to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students.
- To demonstrate quality and responsiveness by becoming the first choice of districts for programs and services.
- To be a customer-focused organization that constantly evaluates district needs.
- To integrate quality, integrity, respect, and teamwork into every aspect of the organization.
- To demonstrate accountability through constantly evaluating results and progress toward goals.
- To implement programs and services in the most cost-effective manner and to exercise due diligence in financial decision making.
- We will work in partnership with districts to ensure that students transition to the least restrictive environment in their home school district.
About the role:
To determine specific learning disabilities or emotional disabilities by conducting psychological evaluations; to provide clinical consultations and other related services.
Responsibilities:
- Administer, interpret, and write up psychological evaluations including cognitive, academic, learning and memory perceptual-organizational and projective testing.
- Coordinate efforts with the Program Directors and lead teachers to ensure that all treatment-related aspects of each IEP are addressed consistently and modified when appropriate.
- Provide in-school counseling services in a 1:1 or small group setting as deemed appropriate.
- Provide recommendations for educational strategies and modifications, and/or techniques.
- Seek creative options for ensuring the continuity and consistency of treatment and support services across settings.
- Provide consultation, training, and assistance to Program Directors, the teachers and service providers and member districts as requested.
- Conduct structured periodic service reviews to monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs and their implementation; modify and document plan changes as needed.
- Participate in the Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings process for students as appropriate.
- Consult with general and special education staff on accommodations and/or modifications to help students progress and succeed.
- Participate in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, team meetings and program visitations.
- Provide in-service training for teachers and peers.
- Coordinate organizational assessments tools utilized through the evaluation process.
- Accept all other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.
Candidate requirements:
- Master's degree in Psychology
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as a School Psychologist, All levels.
- Experience in School Psychology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professionalism and discretion.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolong periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
Source : CAPS Collaborative