Long Term Substitute School Psychologist (3187)

Overview

Long Term Substitute School Psychologist (3187) – Natick Public Schools, Natick Preschool, Natick, Massachusetts. This position is posted as a long-term substitute for the school year.

Job Details

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Application Deadline: Jul 31, :59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

The Natick Public Schools seek a School Psychologist, Long-Term Substitute. The position is for 8/24/26–3/15/27. The district educates approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22 and emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.

Position reports to the Director, Integrated Preschool and the Director of Student Services. Location: Preschool. Work days: Full-time.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters’ Degree
• Professional Certification: DESE License as a School Psychologist
• Specialized Knowledge: Child/adolescent development; social-emotional learning; competency in the theory, administration, and interpretation of standardized instruments; best practices in individual and small group prevention and counseling; IEP regulations; commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and success.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with children in the relevant age group
• Experience in a diverse public school setting preferred
• Experience with testing, report writing, and sharing information with families
• Experience with individual and small group service delivery

Skills

• Demonstrated aptitude for the work
• Bilingual skills (Spanish and Portuguese) highly desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and focus on student success
• Ability to write comprehensive and informative reports with appropriate educational goals
• Collaborative and flexible; able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines

Alternatives to the above qualifications may be determined by the Superintendent in conformity with state certification requirements.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine

Essential Functions

The information in this description is for ADA compliance and is not exhaustive. Duties may be added or modified. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide psychological and educational evaluations in a timely manner
• Participate in IEP meetings to develop comprehensive educational plans
• Provide consultation to teachers and professionals to support student learning in the least restrictive environment
• Conduct classroom screening to help plan effective educational strategies
• Provide prevention and counseling services, individually and in small groups
• Provide intervention as needed and serve on the crisis response team
• Participate in Child Study Teams and deliver tiered interventions as needed
• Collaborate with the Student Services/Evaluation team to enhance services
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The department notes that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodations.

• Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and off-site locations
• Move quickly across even or uneven surfaces when necessary
• Operate a computer and other productivity equipment
• Work across three preschool sites within the district
• Travel to local daycare and preschool settings for observations
• Read material from screens or print, with or without visual aids
• Maintain and access files and materials
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff
• Observe details at close range and ensure student safety
• Multitask and manage multiple demands
• Potentially assist students with life skills (eating, cleaning, toileting)
• Lift up to 25 lbs
• Noise level: moderate to loud

Supervisory and Selection Guidelines

• Formal application, education and experience rating, and oral interviews
• Reference checks
• Criminal Records Check (CORI), SORI, and fingerprinting required

EEO Notice: The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other protected status.

Contact Information

• Jennifer Hemenway
• 13 E. Central Street, Natick, MA 01760
• Phone:
• Email: