POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist

REPORTS TO: Superintendent or appropriate building principal

DESCRIPTION: The objective of the school psychologist is to facilitate learning and to promote the cognitive, social, and personal development of all students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Identifies and assesses the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment. Uses assessment data about the student and his/her environment(s) in developing appropriate interventions and programs.
2. Provides interventions to students to support the teaching proves and to maximize learning and adjustments.
3. Provides consultation to parents, teachers, and other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustment of students.
4. Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning and adjustment needs.
5. Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services.
6. Applies ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services and observes relevant laws and policies that govern practice.
7. Communicates effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
8. Participates in professional organizations and continually seeks to improve professional knowledge and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Appropriate Massachusetts School Social Work/Adjustment Counselor License