SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - Long-term Substitute

Primary Purpose

To support and advise students, staff and parents regarding emotional, behavioral, and academic growth of students,

grades pre-K-8

Contractual Relationship

As per contract between Lincoln School Committee and the Lincoln Teachers Association

Organizational Relationship

Reports to the Administrator for Student Services and the building principal.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Consultation
2. Advise and assist teachers, other professionals and parents regarding student learning profiles, accommodations, and program modifications to manage challenging student situations and to facilitate appropriate behavior and learning.
3. Consult with parents, outside service providers and state agencies to facilitate cohesive services and resource coordination for students.
4. Assist families with identifying supports and strategies to address challenges presented by students with serious emotional disabilities.
5. Participate on Instructional Support Teams, upon Principal’s request, focusing on social, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students.
6. Advise administrators on matters relating to student behavior and safety.
7. Promote appreciation and support for human diversity.
8. Evaluation
9. Administer psychological assessments, interpret data, determine the emotional status of students, write reports and make recommendations to enhance student’s educational experience.
10. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and support staff with the development of Behavioral Intervention Plans as necessary.
11. Participate on TEAM Evaluation and Section 504 Accommodation Plan processes. 
12. Intervention
13. Support students so that they understand troubling issues and situations.
14. Participate in crisis intervention and advise administrators regarding intervention plans and related issues.
15. Counsel students individually and in groups focusing on behaviors that affect educational progress and the development of coping strategies.
16. Provide short-term or crisis counseling for “at risk” students.
17. Develop cohesive approaches to support students with mental health issues.
18. Contact state agencies (i.e., DCF, DMH), and outside therapists and hospitals, as necessary, to gather information, collaborate with planning and make necessary referrals for programs and services.
19. Serve as liaison, as assigned, for students on IEPs and 504 Accommodation Plans.
20. Collaborate with district administration to plan and provide parent/guardian and staff education programs.
21. Other
22. Serve on school and system-wide mental health teams.
23. Complete documentation necessary for TEAM and Section 504 Accommodation Plan processes to include social emotional/ behavioral goals for the IEP.
24. Document necessary student situations as required by the state (i.e., 51A process).
25. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Administrator for Student Services or the Building Principal.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university
• Licensed as a School Psychologist by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• The ability to administer, interpret and report on educational assessments, psychological assessments (cognitive and projective instruments)
• Demonstrated understanding on the processes and regulations which govern the special education process
• The ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team using a collaborative decision-making process to reach consensus
• Other requirements that may be determined by the Administrator for Student Services or the Building Principal.

   

  Lincoln, Massachusetts

  Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754, the town has a rich history dating to our country’s Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education, open space, diversity, and community involvement.

   

  The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence, offering innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School, which serves Lincoln-resident families, Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program, and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School, which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.

   

  Interest in Lincoln Public Schools

  Our district’s core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, respect for every individual, and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values, and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life. 

   

  As a district, we ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.

  
  You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment.