Psychologist [SY23-24]

This is an anticipated vacancy for School Year 2023-2024.

Overview of the Malden Public Schools:

The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Malden's student body comprises approximately 6,800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy. MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate students across the district providing a comprehensive assessment of cognitive, social-emotional and behavioral needs, as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide comprehensive evaluation reports in accordance with federal and state guidelines, including specific recommendations for teachers and parents,
• Present finding at team meetings and actively participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of special education eligibility categories and criteria,
• Assist school-based Student Assistance Teams through the utilization of Response-to-Intervention (RTI),
• Provide crisis counseling as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a master's degree or higher in school psychology approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, doctorate preferred, as well as experience working with children.
• Possession of MA DESE school psychologist license,
• Experience with special education processes and eligibility guidelines,
• Experience in evaluating second language learners,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills,
• Spanish/Bilingual candidates preferred

Salary: Commensurate with Malden Public Schools' teacher salary schedule.

To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via TalentEd.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are 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.