School Psychologist (24/25 School Year Start)

CAPS Collaborative

  • Westminster, MA
  • $50,758-96,293 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
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.

CAPS Collaborative