Job Description

• Completes psychological and psychoeducational evaluations as part of the IEP and 504 process for students throughout the district.
• Facilitates and chairs IEP meetings for students on caseload, participates as a member of 504 and IEP teams
• Evaluates the needs and educational programs of referred students
• Provides counseling and social skills groups and services as needed
• Acts as a consultant to staff and parents regarding student learning concerns; and assists in team planning and district screening efforts within assigned buildings
• Possesses knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulation, and policies regarding children's special education eligibility and programming.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals
• Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do
• Create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking skills
• Conduct classroom observations and individual psychological evaluations, and consults with appropriate professional persons regarding implications and results.
• Provide direct support to students as needed in a classroom by delivering SEL instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of models and strategies.
• Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment.
• Design activities and lessons with multiple levels so that all students both meet their IEP goals, and can access the curriculum.
• Formally and informally assess the student learning (rather than relying solely on standardized curriculum) to create a comprehensive learning program.
• Set high expectations that are suitable based on the student's needs.
• Participate in school wide crisis team and participate in district offered Safetycare training
• Complete Medicaid reimbursement documentation per state regulation including time sample and treatment plans

Family and Community Engagement:
• Build a partnership with families, encouraging their active participation in students' learning.
• Communicate student progress and development to parents/guardians
• Consults with private and/or public practitioners regarding student progress and/or needs
• Consults and/or counsels with students, school staff, and parents regarding academic and/or personal/social needs; provides information regarding community services available to students; makes appropriate referrals regarding vocational needs of students

Professional Culture:
• Conduct evaluations and write thorough reports for initial and three year evaluations
• Maintains accurate records of all psychological services provided.
• Completes clearly written and comprehensive reports which provide practical recommendations.
• Submits all required paperwork within a timely manner, adhering to all federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers, grade-level teams and related service providers to write IEP goals and objectives that ensure student progress
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students
• Attend staff, team, and department meetings as well as serve on staff committees as necessary
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1

Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice of Non-Discrimination
All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Wilmington Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

DEGREE PREFERRED: Master's Degree in School Psychology; CAGS Preferred EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Previous experience in a middle or high school setting ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid Massachusetts DESE license as a School Psychologist

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

Contact Information

Christine Murray, Coordinator of Behavioral Health
182 Wildwood Street
Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
Phone: 978-694-6032
Email: christine.murray@wpsk12.com