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Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

This position is paired between the following schools:[NeXT FTE 0.2 FTE/ UP Holland 0.8 FTE]. The position is posted online at both schools. You need to apply to only one position to be considered but may apply to both. If you are selected for the job, you will be hired for both positions.

General Information

Boston Public Schools seeks a School Psychologist to provide psychological services to students ages pre-schoolthrough 22 years old who attend public, private, and parochial schools in Boston. Theseservices include diagnostic, prescriptive, and remedial services, delivered individuallyand/or in group situations, and through consultation with other professionals.

Reports To: Assistant Director of Psychological Services

Responsibilities

• Provides psychological and educational evaluations in a timely manner for Bostonstudents who attend public, private, and parochial schools.
• Participates actively in Individualized Educational Planning Meetings in order toproduce comprehensive and appropriate educational plans for students being evaluated.
• Provides teachers and other professionals with consultation services that will assistthem in helping each student reach his/her potential in the least restrictive educationalenvironment.
• Conducts classroom screening to assist teachers in planning effective educationalstrategies for all students.
• Provides prevention and counseling services as needed, both individually and in smallgroups.
• Provides intervention as needed and is a member of the crisis response team.
• Participates as a member of the AAF Service Team in the schools to which thepsychologist is assigned.
• Works cooperatively with all members of the Office of Special Education and StudentServices team, as well as all school staff to enhance the services offered to all students inthe school system.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Assistant Director of PsychologicalServices.

Qualifications Required

• Licensed as a School Psychologist by the Massachusetts Department of Education
• Demonstration of competency in the theory, administration, and interpretation of recognized standardized instruments
• Ability to efficiently write comprehensive and informative reports that contain appropriate educational goals. All reports must be computer generated in English

Qualification-Preferred

• Background and experience in an urban setting providing educational and psychological services
• Licensed Educational Psychologist
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

Terms: BTU, Group I

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities.

BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn.

If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org .

Position Type: Central Office

Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: hiringprocess@bostonpublicschools.org