School Psychologist (Long-term Substitute)

 School Psychologist 

*This is a full-year, long-term substitute assignment for SY 25/26.

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School 
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring Life-Long Learning Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts Certification as School Psychologist and/or Licensure as a Psychologist in Massachusetts.                  
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Considerable experience in psychological assessment and report writing required.
• Understanding of all state and federal special education regulations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment of referred student’s difficulties through appropriate psychological testing and diagnosis.
• Administer all necessary and appropriate psychological assessment procedures involving the following areas of functions: intellectual,  social-emotional, neuropsychological, and behavioral.
• Identify and recommend remedial practices for students with special needs.
• Confer with parents, teachers and other professional personnel on needs of referred children as determined by the results of psychological evaluations.
• Attend TEAM meetings as a member of the C.E.T.
• Attend staff and professional meetings.
• Keep abreast of new research and development in the field.
• Assist with in-service and clinical training of school personnel and psychological interns.
• Assist building principals in managing special education programs at the assigned schools.
• Collaborate with behavior specialists, adjustment counselors, guidance counselors, and social workers at assigned schools to coordinate services, especially regarding behavior management programs.
• Assist district administration with drop-out initiatives.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:          

DAYS:      190 days

HOURS:    7:45- 3:45 M-Th; 7:45-2:45 Friday

REPORTS TO:                Administrator of Special Education 

EVALUATION:               Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Lead Psychologist

BASE SALARY:           $114,098

BENEFITS:  The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision.  Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis. 

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). 

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy 

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable.  Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.