The Central Falls School District is actively seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to join our student support team for the 20252026 academic year. This full-time, onsite role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact through psychological evaluation, intervention planning, and collaboration with educators and families.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Position Overview:
Title: School Psychologist
Location: Central Falls, RI
Schedule: Full-time, onsite
Start Date: August 2025
School Year: 20252026
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and recommend further diagnostic services when appropriate
Prepare detailed interpretive reports that align with district, state, and federal requirements
Assess academic, behavioral, emotional, and social development needs of students
Use evaluation data to develop and recommend individualized interventions and support plans
Work directly with teachers and teams to conduct formative assessments, interpret data, and build effective intervention strategies
Actively participate in Evaluation Teams and IEP meetings, ensuring timely scheduling and compliance with documentation standards
Manage and maintain case records and tracking systems
Support and coordinate Team of Qualified Professionals meetings for evaluations and IEPs
Collaborate with the MTSS team to design tiered supports and interventions
Provide expertise during school and district-level crisis response planning and implementation
Partner with school staff to share case-related information and strategize on behavior and academic interventions
Required Qualifications:
Masters or Specialist-level degree in School Psychology
Valid Rhode Island School Psychologist certification or eligibility
Strong understanding of IDEA, Section 504, and MTSS frameworks
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Experience in urban public school settings preferred
Compensation for this position ranges from $40.83 to $60.83. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.