School Psychologist (24/25 School Year Start)

About us:

CAPS Collaborative will work in partnership with districts to provide programs and services of the highest quality. To provide these services, we adhere to the following values:

• To commit every aspect of the organization to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students.
• To demonstrate quality and responsiveness by becoming the first choice of districts for programs and services.
• To be a customer-focused organization that constantly evaluates district needs.
• To integrate quality, integrity, respect, and teamwork into every aspect of the organization.
• To demonstrate accountability through constantly evaluating results and progress toward goals.
• To implement programs and services in the most cost-effective manner and to exercise due diligence in financial decision making.
• We will work in partnership with districts to ensure that students transition to the least restrictive environment in their home school district.

About the role:

To determine specific learning disabilities or emotional disabilities by conducting psychological evaluations; to provide clinical consultations and other related services.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, interpret, and write up psychological evaluations including cognitive, academic, learning and memory perceptual-organizational and projective testing.
• Coordinate efforts with the Program Directors and lead teachers to ensure that all treatment-related aspects of each IEP are addressed consistently and modified when appropriate.
• Provide in-school counseling services in a 1:1 or small group setting as deemed appropriate.
• Provide recommendations for educational strategies and modifications, and/or techniques.
• Seek creative options for ensuring the continuity and consistency of treatment and support services across settings.
• Provide consultation, training, and assistance to Program Directors, the teachers and service providers and member districts as requested.
• Conduct structured periodic service reviews to monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs and their implementation; modify and document plan changes as needed.
• Participate in the Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings process for students as appropriate.
• Consult with general and special education staff on accommodations and/or modifications to help students progress and succeed.
• Participate in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, team meetings and program visitations.
• Provide in-service training for teachers and peers.
• Coordinate organizational assessments tools utilized through the evaluation process.
• Accept all other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

Candidate requirements:

• Master's degree in Psychology
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as a School Psychologist, All levels.
• Experience in School Psychology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and discretion.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolong periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.