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What You'll Do
As a School Psychologist at Veritas Prep you'll administer psychological evaluations and support to students in grades 5-12, and provide consultation to teachers, staff, and families at both Veritas Prep Charter School. You'll work with a dedicated team of counselors, teachers, and staff to identify needs and ensure students receive appropriate, high-quality services and supports that allow them to grow and achieve academically, socially, and emotionally.

You'll also:

• Communicate and build relationships with families, ensuring they are aware of evaluations, results, and plans for ongoing support
• Write and disseminate clear evaluation reports that include educational recommendations
• Utilize various psychological tests and instruments, as well as observations, to determine the needs of students
• Participate in IEP meetings and clearly communicate evaluation results and recommendations
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and staff to gather relevant information related to referrals
• Support the development of social-emotional curriculum and lessons
• Support teachers in implementing recommendations and accommodations in the classroom
• Collaborate with special education and ELL teachers to develop best practices around student referrals
• Collaborate with School Counselors to provide individual and group counseling to students
• Collaborate with School Counselors and leaders to provide crisis intervention support as needed.
• Participate in and provide professional development for staff

Requirements

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve amazing things
• A passion for continuous growth
• One to two years of experience as a School Psychologist (preferred)
• Proficiency in oral and written English
• Advanced degree in School Psychology
• Possess or be eligible for a MA School Psychologist license
• Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment
• Experience administering psychological assessments of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains

Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.

Benefits

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student's path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall early-college high school.

At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and is one of the top middle schools in Springfield. Our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school.

Our early-college high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years' time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation.

Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.