School Psychologist (SY 25/26)

**This position is for the 2025-2026 school year with a start date in August 2025**

The School Psychologist works with administration, families, staff and outside community agencies to support students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using problem solving, assessment, data-based decision-making, and the delivery of evidenced-based interventions.  The School Psychologist collaborates and consults with educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. The School Psychologist is committed to Argosy Collegiate School Board of Trustees policies regarding equity, human rights, and cross cultural understandings.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Advanced degree from an accredited college (Master’s Level or Doctorate preferred)
• Hold or be eligible to obtain a valid School Psychologist license/certificate issued by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• At least three years of experience in school psychology in an urban charter school (preferred)
• Membership with the National Association of School Psychology (NASP) (preferred)
• Possess strong skills in oral and written communication, organization, problem solving, and consultation and collaboration. Oral and written communication is required for sharing information with staff and parents. 
• Computer processing and data entry are required for this position. Familiarity with Q-Global and Q-Interactive and MHS Assessments (preferred)
• Visual acuity and hearing are required for the delivery of assessment, intervention, and consultation services.
• Occasional lifting of materials and equipment of less than 25 pounds
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with multiple deadlines, a variety of people and personnel, and frequent interruptions is required. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The School Psychologist provides a comprehensive range of services as described in the current standards from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). 

The School Psychologist functions as part of the district’s Student Services Team. 

1. This team collaboratively provides a multi-tiered system of support through implementation and monitoring of evidence-based behavioral, academic and psychoeducational interventions for all students in need. The services provided should reflect the specific needs of the students, families, and schools served and address the following non-exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and expectations.
2. The school psychologist will:
1. apply their knowledge of both psychology and education through consultation and collaboration with teachers, school administrators, parents, and community providers.
2. participate in effective data-based decision-making using a variety of assessment data, which are reviewed through MTSS and IEP Team meetings. 
3. engage in specific services for scholars, such as direct and indirect interventions that focus on academic skills, learning, socialization, and mental health. 
4. provide services to schools and families that enhance the competence and well-being of children, including promotion of effective and safe learning environments, prevention and remediation of academic and behavior problems, response to crises, and improvement of family–school collaboration.
5. utilize varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for identifying strengths and needs of individual students and the broader school community, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progress and outcomes.
6. consult and collaborate with colleagues, students, families and other stakeholders to promote effective implementation of services.
7. in collaboration with others, use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support cognitive and academic skills.
8. in collaboration with others, use assessment and data-collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including but not limited to behavioral supports, individual and group counseling, and social skills training.
9. develop and implement practices and strategies to create and maintain effective and supportive learning environments for children and others (e.g., positive behavior interventions and supports).
10. participate in the development of IEPs, with specific suggestions for social-emotional goals, accommodations, modifications, strategies and interventions
11. Promote and/or provide services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, safety, and physical well-being through protective and adaptive factors and to implement effective crisis preparation, response, and recovery.
12. implement culturally responsive services that further family-school partnerships, and interactions with community agencies for enhancement of academic and social–behavioral outcomes for children.
13. provide effective professional services that promote functioning for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts. 
14. understand cultural diversity in learning and development; advocate for social justice, and recognize that these areas are foundational to effective service delivery.
15. evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery and, in collaboration with others, use various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at the individual, group, and/or systems levels.
16. provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards.
17. engage in responsive ethical and professional decision-making.
18. collaborate with other professionals.
3. School psychologists have the opportunity to participate in various departmental and district-wide initiatives, including but not limited to serving on advisory groups, steering committees, and providing professional development, mentorship or supervision (depending on level of experience).

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (MTRS, 403(B))
• Tuition Reimbursement ($2,000 Annually)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Bonding)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Longevity and Performance Bonuses
• Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00