School Psychologist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive student evaluations using various assessment measures appropriate to diagnostic questions.
• Conduct individual, group, or facilitative school based therapeutic services for students.
• Administer tests and provide educations recommendations for students.
• Maintain case records including but not limited to services provided, Medicaid billing, students behavioral functioning and student progress.
• Recommend behavioral and instructional interventions for students.
• Design and implement individualized educational program services according to students' needs.
• Conduct Functional behavioral assessments and design behavior intervention plans that meet student desired outcomes.
• Confer with teachers, parents, outside services providers and administrators.
• Consult on educational needs of students.
• Attend and participate in case conferences, planning placement team meetings, staff and professional meetings, and other relevant meetings.
• Serve as a consultant on cognitive, mental health and trauma related topics for teachers and staff.
• Interpret the school psychological evaluations and services to teachers and parents.
• Prepare and submit required reports on children and special education programs.
• Case management of students.
• Work collaboratively with personnel of community health, social welfare agencies, juvenile court, etc.
• Attend staff, professional and inter-agency meetings.
• Fulfill supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.
• Supervise classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate).
• Perform general supervisory duties as scheduled.

  Qualification Requirements

  • 6th Year Certificate or equivalent
  • Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.
  • PMT Training to be provided by the district