What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Old Rochester Regional School District/MA Supt....?
Old Rochester Regional School District is seeking an innovative & collaborative School Psychologist at Sippican Elementary School in Marion, MA. This professional will work as part of a strong Student Services team to provide proactive and responsive support to both general and special education students who are experiencing academic and/or social/emotional stressors which interfere with their academic progress in the school setting. Qualifications: -Massachusetts Educator License-Experience as a School Psychologist in a public-school setting preferred-Cultural responsiveness and a growth mindset with students, families, and staff are a must.-Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as effective problem-solving skills-Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, as well as the ability to be flexible and organized in a fast-paced environment-A strong belief that all students can succeedResponsibilities: -Collaborate with Student Services Team and administration to continuously re-imagine and improve services and interventions informed by ongoing needs assessment, data review, and innovation in the field-Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds-Proactively and responsively liaison with families, faculty, and providers-Conduct psychological assessments to assess student learning, emotional, and behavioral needs-Assist in determining special education eligibility in compliance with federal and state guidelines-Assist in planning appropriate Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities-Collaborate with staff, students and administration to identify and provide proactive and responsive social/emotional support and programming to students-Provide emergency consultation/intervention when necessary-Collaborate with staff, students, and administration to identify, develop, and provide proactive and responsive professional development and consultation to staff