School Psychologist

East Hartford Public Schools; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools invites applications for a School Psychologist position. The role focuses on enhancing student performance through assessments, counseling, and collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing behavior plans, and providing behavioral and mental health support within a district team framework. The 10-month year aligns with the EHEA contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires CT Certification as School Psychologist and graduate degree in psychology.
• Applicant must be eligible for CT licensure as a School Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive special education assessments and interpret results for staff and families.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling as part of student support services.
• Participate in PPT, EIP, and PBS teams to coordinate student supports.
• Assist with crisis intervention and referrals to community and child welfare agencies.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support daily school functions and student well‑being.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Education

Graduate degree in psychology

State of Connecticut Certification as a School Psychologist (#070)

Job description

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

• Online Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
• Official Transcripts
• Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. State of Connecticut Certification as a School Psychologist (#070)

2. Graduate degree in psychology

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide a broad range of supportive services directed toward enhancing student performance. This involves interacting with students, families, teachers, and administrators. Student interactions include formal special education assessment, creating behavior intervention plans, and counseling services (individual, group, and family). Consultation with teachers and building level support includes participating on teams such as the PPT, EIP, and PBS initiative. Crisis intervention, DCF referrals, and assistance with daily school functions are part of the job roles and responsibilities as well.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Complete Special Education assessments including, but not limited to: intellectual ability/disability, learning profiles/deficits, emotional functioning, attention deficits, autistic spectrum, and disruptive behavior disorders. Interpret assessment results to staff and parents and make recommendations based upon those results.
• 2. Participate in building groups such as EIP (Early Intervention Process), PBS (Positive Behavior Initiative), and peer mediation.
• 3. Serve as an active member of the Planning and Placement Team.
• 4. Provide Special Education required and informal counseling (individual, group, and family).
• 5. Develop behavior plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Functional Behavior Assessments in consort with school-based teams.
• 6. Provide consultation for building staff regarding individual student needs.
• 7. Confer with teachers and parents as is necessary.
• 8. Assist staff with and make referrals to DCF (Department of Children and Families) as necessary.
• 9. Assist with interagency coordination. (e.g., juvenile probation, community mental health agencies, and DMR/BRS (Department of Mental Retardation/Bureau of Rehabilitative Services).
• 10. Serve as a consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.
• 11. Attends staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
• 12. Assist with in-service training of school personnel.
• 13. Conduct appropriate research.
• 14. Serve on the School Crisis Team and provide support on a district level for crisis responses as needed.
• 15. Provide classroom presentations on areas relevant to school psychology training and expertise.
• 14. Keeps abreast of new developments in the field, such as IDEIA and RTI (Response to Intervention).
• 15. Assume such other functions as may be determined.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

10-month school year position (185 days). Salary and work year established by the EHEA contract.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the East Hartford Public Schools Teacher Evaluation Plan.