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Lowell Public School District

PSYCHOLOGIST (2357)

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TitlePSYCHOLOGIST
Posting ID2357
Description

PSYCHOLOGIST

 

REPORTS TO:           Special Education Director

SALARY:                   As per LSAA contract

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT:  School Year 2024/25

 

Performance Responsibilities

 

1. Complete psychological evaluations of students based on team referral question(s) and develop written reports based on assessment findings. These evaluations may include: Administration of standardized psychological testing, student observations, interviews and data collection with student/family/staff/outside agencies, etc.

 

2. Actively participate in IEP meetings to determine special education eligibility

 

3. Review and interpret outside evaluations and participate in meetings to report findings to team

 

4. Continuously assess testing procedures and instruments to ensure compliance with best-practices for assessment and to assist in determining access to a variety of updated testing instruments

 

5. Maintain inventories of testing and assessment supplies

 

6. Conduct all necessary and prescribed conferences with parents, teachers, school administrators, consultants, related outside agencies, and supportive services

 

7. Collaborate regularly with teachers, specialists, and administrative staff to support student functioning and to aid with data review

 

8. Initiate, complete, and maintain all required forms and records pertaining to psychological services in accordance with State and School Department regulations.

 

9. Maintain proper records of referrals, case loads, and evaluations

 

10. Assist with and/or conduct professional development/training to staff, as requested

 

11. Collaborate with Special Education Director and staff regarding current and potential special education procedures

 

12. Participate as a member of the Teacher Assistance Team, as applicable and as requested

 

13. Conduct academic assessments under exceptional and isolated circumstances to assist Special Education Teachers with this job duty as determined by the Director of Special Education

 

14. Perform such duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education



Requirements: 

 

1. CAGS/Ed.S. or equivalent from an accredited college or university

 

2. Licensure valid for service as a school psychologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

3. Experience as a school psychologist in a public school system or recognized public or private clinical facility preferred

 

4. Bilingual Spanish or Khmer proficiency preferred

 

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationCentral Office

Applications Accepted

Start Date12/19/2024
End Date06/30/2025

Job Contact

NameAthanasia BousiosTitleDirector of Special Education
Emailabousios@lowell.k12.ma.usPhone