2. Recommend a program of action and specific remedial services designed to alleviate or correct learning and/or adjustment problems of individual pupils.
3. Interpret to other Department of Correction staff members the developmental and mental health needs of the incarcerated individual(s).

4. Observe incarcerated student referred by classroom teachers.
5. Participate in the CORE evaluation process and provide a professional recommendation for appropriate accommodations.

6. Perform all necessary and appropriate psychological and, if appropriate, neuropsychological evaluations for newly referred students. This includes administration and interpretation of appropriate psychological tests and provision of recommendations to assist with intervention and remediation of student's difficulties.

7. Work closely with the Special Education Coordinator to provide psychological services and recommendations with students, as referred by teachers.
8. Provide consultation to classroom teachers.
9. Provide in-service training to school staff, as appropriate, consult with administrators on relevant psycho-educational issues.

10. Any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director and managerial staff of the Education Division, Department of Correction.

This is a contract position. Weekly hours may vary but cannot exceed 60 hours per month. The pay rate for this position is $65.00 per hour. No state benefits are provided for this contract position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the evaluation and treatment of people with intellectual disability, and other neurodevelopmental disorders utilizing evidence-based methods. Strong communication skills, time management skills. Ability to adjust to varying or changing work. Experience working a correction facility.

Comments:

Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents. The DOC urges bi-lingual applicants to apply.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification required as a school psychologist and a t least four years professional experience in administering and assessing evaluative educational testing. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's License or the equivalent from another state is required.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.