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Job Responsibilities: Performs psychological assessments and presents in an oral and written format Provides individual and group therapy to designated special needs students Provides crisis intervention Screens referrals in conjunction with other designated school personnel Participates in the prereferral process as needed Consults on a regular basis with classroom teachers regarding special needs students Performs other duties assigned by the District Principal or the Director of Special Education Qualifications Required: Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education licensure as a School Psychologist Experience working with a diverse population Licensed as a Psychologist in Massachusetts M.Ed. school psychology Knowledge of: integration and inclusive models of instruction; differentiated instruction and response to intervention; curriculum modifications, behavior management strategies, and learning styles Ability to: perform and interpret psychological evaluations, including projectives; provide individual and small group therapy to the school-age students; work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators Knowledge of special education programs and regulations Citizenship, residency or work visa required Qualifications Preferred: Bilingual Spanish Experience working in a school setting Terms: All teachers are members of the Chelsea Teachers Union (CTU). The length of the school day is 6.5 hours, but subject to longer hours for schools with extended day. The number of school days are 185 days.