Job Description

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST The School Psychologist at KIPP MA will provide consultation, assessment and intervention services related to school psychology. The School Psychologist will support all KIPP: MA schools and will report directly to the Special Education Manager.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and screen students to assess cognitive, academic & and social-emotional and behavioral needs
• Write evaluation reports including all cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavior assessments and goals
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers pertaining to student progress, behavior management techniques and establishing individualized behavior management plans
• Meet federal and state mandates as well as local policies in performance of duties
• Work in conjunction with the IEP Team to create IEPs for annual reviews and provides input for students who are involved with the three-year re-evaluation;
• Maintain logs and ongoing assessments to evaluate student progress and complete progress reports
• Attend family conferences as needed
• Participate in special education meetings
• Participate in dispute resolution meetings, hearings, and mediation settlement meetings as needed
• Coordinate outreach activities that support our students and families including pediatricians, outside counseling agencies and agencies such as DCF, DMH, etc.
• Conduct home visits and works with families to help students make positive behavioral changes
• Complete Medicaid reimbursement activities
• Perform other duties related to this job description as required by the school Principals or other immediate supervisor

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

At KIPP, we believe that an excellent staff member does the following:

1. Believes that all of us can and will learn and creates a positive learning environment with high expectations for all students and staff throughout the school
2. Thrives as part of a team-oriented, mission-driven culture
3. Exudes joy and a love of learning every single day
4. Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development
5. Constantly assesses progress, communicates results clearly, and uses data to inform decisions and set ambitious goals
6. Has a strong work ethic and commits to doing whatever it takes for students to excel, including committing to an extended workday and remaining available to colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours

Qualifications

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• A belief in the mission and values of KIPP
• Completion of Master’s degree or higher in school psychology approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), including an advanced practicum of 1,200 hours, 600 of which must be in a school setting;
• Possession of MA DESE School Psychologist License;
• Experience with Special Education processes (IEP meetings, documentation, initial referrals);
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills;
• Fluent Spanish or Haitian Creole speakers strongly encouraged to apply

Additional Information

COMPENSATION

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Submit your resume and application through our online job board  at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/massachusetts
2. The KIPP MA Recruitment Team will select candidates to move forward to the phone interview stage.
3. Following the phone interview, the KIPP MA team will invite qualified candidates to interview with KIPP MA School or Regional Office Teams.

KIPP Massachusetts, KIPP Academy Lynn, and KIPP Academy Boston are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, special need, proficiency in the English language, or a foreign language. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.