HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

Title of Position: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST-full time

Work Year: August - June

Effective Date

of Employment: 2024/2025 School Year

Salary: In accordance with the Teachers’ Salary Scale according to education and experience.

• Competitive Salary
• Nine GIC Health Plan Options
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance Options
• Auto and Home Insurance Options
• Wellness Programs and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Credit Union with Competitive Rates
• 403 (b) Retirement
• Personal and Sick Days
• Teacher Tuition Reimbursement

Organizational Relationship

or Line of Authority: Works under the supervision of the Executive Director of Student Services.

Statement of Duties:

• Performs psychological assessments and presents in an oral and written format.

• Screens referrals in conjunction with other designated school

personnel

• Participates in the pre-referral process as needed.

• Consults on a regular basis with classroom teachers regarding special needs students.

• Assists with crisis intervention.

• Performs other duties assigned by the District Principal or the Special Education Administrator, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Qualifications:

• Licensed in Massachusetts as a School Psychologist.

• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary

Education as a School Psychologist – Required.

• Ed. in counseling or school psychology.

• Knowledge of integration and inclusive models of instruction.

• Knowledge of curriculum modifications, behavior management strategies, and learning styles.

• Bilingual Preferred.

• Ability to perform and interpret psychological evaluations.

• Ability to provide individual and small group therapy to the school-age students.

• Ability to work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators.

• Knowledge of special education programs and

regulations.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate.

Closing Date for Receipt

of Application: June 15, 2024

Applicant Tracking Posting #:

Address all Applications and

Letter of Intent to:

Haverhill Public Schools

Human Resource Department

4 Summer Street - Room 104

Haverhill, MA 01830