School Psychologist

New Heights Charter School is Massachusetts’ only public school that involves all grades (6-12) in the Early College approach. Nearly all our 11th and 12th graders are full-time students on a college campus with younger students earning college credits at the school. You will join a committed, creative team of educators who provide academic and social-emotional support to young people coming from high-need backgrounds ensuring they are college and career ready. We support our staff with a wide array of professional development opportunities and coaching. As a teacher or staff member, you will have the opportunity to join in the development and fine tuning of our curriculum, school policies, and enrichment activities. At New Heights, we respect and honor all community members, their diverse backgrounds, knowledge, and experiences.

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the School Psychologist will provide consultation, assessment, and intervention services in order to meet the diverse needs of the students at NHCSB.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the School Psychologist will provide consultation, assessment, and intervention services in order to meet the diverse needs of the students at NHCSB.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluations and 3-year re-evaluations including cognitive, executive functioning, social-emotional and behavioral, and neuropsychological testing as needed.
• Write evaluation reports including all cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral assessments and goals.
• Collaborate with other members of the IEP Team to create IEPs for annual reviews and provides input for students who are participating in initial or 3-year re-evaluations.
• Participate in special education meetings, dispute resolution meetings, hearings and mediation settlement meetings as needed.
• Schedule and facilitate 504 Plan meetings and develop and monitor 504 service plans for students who require 504 Plan accommodations.
• Serve as a member of the Student Support Team (SST) and provide pre-referral consultation to classroom teachers, learning specialists, and other school staff regarding student progress, behavior management techniques, and individualized behavior management plans.
• Determine and maintain therapeutic interventions (via 1:1, small group, and/or push-in) based on individualized student goals and engage in ongoing progress monitoring.
• Implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 social-emotional learning (SEL) intervention groups and support those implemented by other members of the school and support staff.
• Conduct Risk Assessments for students who present with self-injurious behavior or express ideation related to hurting themselves or others.
• Complete quarterly IEP, 504 Plan, and intervention counseling progress reports for all students on caseload.
• In consultation with the Student Support Coordinator, conduct outreach activities that support our students and families including pediatricians, outside counseling agencies, and agencies such as DCF, DMH, etc.
• Complete Medicaid reimbursement / billing activities as needed for students who receive Grid C support.
• Maintain the legal confidentiality and privacy of student information while collaborating with students’ special education or support teams.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations as well as local policies in performance of duties.
• Perform other duties related to this job description as required by the school Principal or other immediate supervisor

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

New Heights is Massachusetts’ only free public school that prepares all its students to earn free, transferable college credits while in high school. Many of our scholars begin taking college courses in 10th grade and all will have the opportunity to graduate with at least 12 college credits from one of our partner schools. The NHCSB Early College design requires a culture that enhances academic preparation, particularly with literacy and numeracy, while promoting college awareness and readiness skills inherent to a student’s success. Once students develop the academic skills necessary to succeed in college courses, they’re on track to an associates degree. We employ an accelerated, challenging curriculum to inspire our scholars to reach their full potential. We balance our curriculum with reading, writing and discourse in all content areas where students are challenged to apply skills to real world and relevant topics. We aim to close achievement gaps to provide our scholars the opportunity to excel.

New Heights Charter School of Brockton is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Completion of Master’s degree or higher in school psychology from a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) approved program, including an advanced practicum of 1,200 hours, 600 of which must be in a school setting.
• Possession of MA DESE School Psychologist License
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide-range constituency (including parents, professionals, as well as outside agencies)
• Minimum 2-years successful experience in an urban school system or urban social service setting
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Nichole Jones , Principal
• 1690 Main Street
• Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
• Phone: 508-857-5721
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