The Amherst Public School District is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for the full time position of a School Psychologist beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualified candidates will have expertise in conducting evaluations to determine eligibility for special education and working as part of the team to develop IEPs. This position works closely with a team of personnel including caregivers, special and general education teachers, counselors, and related service personnel to help support students with diverse learning profiles to access their education and make progress towards meeting their individual goals.

Strong skills in collaboration, oral and written communication, and interpersonal interactions are necessary for this position and working as a member of a team to support student success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct initial and triennial evaluations to determine special education eligibility
• Preparing and presenting comprehensive evaluation reports including cognitive and social/emotional assessment
• Serving as a team member for IEP meetings
• Complete mandatory documentation paperwork from Team meeting
• Contributing to the development and writing of Individualized Educational Plans
• Regular communication and collaboration with staff /administration involved in the Team process
• Engage and partner with families involved in the IEP Team process
• Provide IEP counseling services to an assigned caseload
• Collaboration and working as a member of a team with other school personnel
• Completing crisis assessments such as self-harm screenings and threat assessments
• Communication and engagement with families and outside agencies and providers
• Attending school meetings (CST, department, faculty, etc.)
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices
• Knowledge and expertise in designing and providing multi-tiered systems of support for social/emotional learning and mental health issues
• Attending district-wide meetings (School Psychologist) and trainings
• Attend district-wide trainings and Special Education department meetings

Qualifications

• Massachusetts School Psychologist Education certification
• Expertise conducting psychological and psycho-ed evaluations
• Experience with culturally diverse populations
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Bilingual candidates with multicultural proficiency preferred

Join Our Team at Amherst Regional Public Schools!

At Amherst Regional Public Schools, we are committed to building a strong, dynamic, and inclusive team. As part of this commitment, we have partnered with MindWire™ and adopted The Predictive Index® (PI) Behavioral & Cognitive Assessments to help us understand candidates' natural strengths, work styles, and potential.

Why Work With Us?

We use science-backed insights to support:
Better hiring decisions
Stronger team collaboration
Enhanced training and professional growth
Improved workplace communication
Leadership development based on employees’ strengths and motivations

What to Expect in the Hiring Process

As part of our selection process, you’ll be asked to complete:
Predictive Index® Behavioral Assessment – A short (7-10 minute) survey that reveals your natural strengths and work style.
Predictive Index® Cognitive Assessment (if applicable) – A 12-minute timed assessment measuring your ability to learn and adapt. This is not an IQ test, and there are no “good” or “bad” scores.

Our Commitment to You

These assessments are just one part of our hiring and development process—they are never the sole deciding factor. If hired, you will have access to your results if requested, the opportunity to ask questions, and support in understanding how they relate to your career growth. If you are not hired, your assessment results remain confidential and are typically not shared beyond the hiring process. Employers use The Predictive Index® assessments only to evaluate candidates for a specific role and do not retain or share results for future use without consent.

At Amherst Regional Public Schools, we believe in hiring the best people and helping them succeed. We’ve found these insights to be remarkably accurate, positive, and valuable in identifying natural strengths. We’re excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If you're passionate about education and professional growth, we encourage you to apply!

Apply today and become part of a team that values you!