Clinical Psychologist Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Clinical Psychologist
Woburn Public Schools
Kennedy Middle School – Woburn, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Woburn Public School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5240295

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 16, 2025

Starting Date:

Sep 2, 2025
Job Description
Woburn Public Schools School Year 2025-2026
Clinical Psychologist
The WPS Clinical Psychologist will report to the Director of Student Services and Building Principal(s), and assist in the goal of helping to oversee GAIN (Therapeutic Program) at Kennedy Middle School.

Role and Responsibilities:

Oversee the therapeutic programming within the GAIN classrooms
Assist in developing the behavioral programming for the GAIN classrooms
Assist in implementation of social/emotional curriculum within the GAIN classroom
Parent consultation, collaboration with outside providers and home services, as needed
Create and maintain program manuals for the GAIN classrooms
Provide clinical supervision to GAIN classroom clinical staff
Create a welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive environment that is conducive to student’s learning and their ability to comfortably share their authentic selves.
Support students with social emotional learning disabilities and students that are in crisis and or exhibiting behavioral outbursts
Support students in maintaining safe behaviors across settings, including the use of blocking and reinforcement procedures as well as physical restraint, as needed.
Oversee paraprofessional staff in supporting students and in data collection and entry.
Assist staff in other buildings with student transitions; observe students as needed
Assist staff in other buildings to determine appropriateness of evaluation in the GAIN classroom. Participate in ongoing professional development activities to include Safety-Care training,and all other relevant trainings Provide professional development opportunities to GAIN Program staff. Administer and interpret formal and informal cognitive and other relevant evaluations required to determine eligibility for special services, as well as for ongoing reevaluations.
Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.
Collaborate with building staff
Participate as a member of the IEP team as well as other relevant school-based teams including crisis support, IST (Instructional Support Team- RTI/MTSS, etc.)
Assist in developing IEP goals and objectives as well as monitor and report on progress.
Provide supervision to group and individual lessons on social skills development as well as individual counseling sessions based on student needs and IEP goals/objectives.
Involvement and consultation around behavioral interventions and plans, in conjunction with district BCBA/ behavioral staff, social workers, as appropriate.
Participate in ongoing PD including maintaining knowledge of new intervention strategies and new assessments in the areas of instructional strategies, behavior management, behavioral intervention plans and emotional disabilities.
Conduct home visits as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the Administration.

Qualifications and Skill Set:

Doctoral Degree from an approved program in clinical psychology. Experience in a culturally diverse, public school setting Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child development

Terms of Employment:

This position is 200 days. At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we remain an EEO Employer and a member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE)

Position Type:

Full-Time