School Psychologist

East Haven Public Schools; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

East Haven Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist for East Haven Academy. The candidate must hold CT certification in School Psychology (070) and have a Bachelors Degree, with a Masters preferred.

The role reports to the Building Principal/Director of Special Education and focuses on evaluation, counseling, and collaborative support for students. Responsibilities include conducting psycho-educational assessments, developing BIP plans, and coordinating with families and staff to

Qualifications

• CT certification in School Psychology (070) is required.
• Masters degree preferred for candidates.
• Education: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university required.

Responsibilities

• Understands special education and Section 504 laws and procedures including PPT processes.
• Collaborates with families, students, and school staff to support student progress.
• Conducts FBA and BIP, analyzes data to determine effectiveness of interventions.
• Performs psycho-educational evaluations and interprets findings for educators.

Education

CT certification in School Psychology (070)

Masters degree preferred

Bachelors Degree

Job description

School Psychologist

Reports to: Building Principal/Director of Special Education

Location: East Haven Academy

Education: The successful candidate must hold current CT certification in School Psychology (070) and a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university (Masters Degree preferred).

Salary & Benefits

This position is full-time. The salary and benefits associated with this position is outlined in the current East Haven Education Association contract. Refer to the union contract on our website: https://www.easthavenschools.org/156329_3

Responsibilities and Duties

• Understands special education and Section 504 laws and procedures as well as the PPT process
• On-going communication and collaboration with students, student, families and community professionals;
• Collaborates with staff to conduct FBA" and BIP for students; Collects and analyzes data to determine the effectiveness of the BIP;
• Evaluates behavior on the basis of clinical observations, interviews with students, teachers, other school staff and parents, reports of other professionals, review of school records and test results;
• Analyzes the psycho-educational strengths and needs of the individual child;
• Provides educational, vocational and personal recommendations based upon psycho-educational evaluations of individual needs;
• Provides individual and small group counseling sessions;
• Interprets findings to teachers to assist them in working effectively and sensitively with their students in order to strengthen academic progress;
• Advises and counsels parents in order to facilitate the educational progress of their children;
• Plans and implements non-biased assessment practices;
• Develops and implements appropriate counseling goals based on student needs;

Organization

• Receives and processes referrals from school personnel, community agencies, families, and students;
• Refers to the PPT those students whose problems appear to significantly interfere with school performance;
• Works with school team to coordinate Planning and Placement Team meetings;
• Understands and facilitates compliance with all laws, procedures and requirements related to the PPT process;
• Facilitates the team's development of plans for individualizing educational programs for students;
• Consults with staff members to improve the classroom environment according to students' individual and group needs;
• Recommends strategies, techniques and materials to enhance instructional improvement for all students;
• Identifies and assesses the social/emotional needs of students in order to make recommendations to enhance the overall learning environment of the school;
• Develops short-term counseling plans for students referred by school personnel, community agencies, parents and students;
• Identifies and assesses the social/emotional needs of students in order to make recommendations to enhance the overall learning environment of the school;
• Aids in identification of students at risk, participating in the development of treatment strategies;
• Maintains appropriate records of service provision;
• Serves on the Early Intervention Team, Crisis Team, and Student Assistance Team as required;
• Regularly uses technology to assist in accomplishing job responsibilities and meeting school and district goals.

This position is full-time. The salary and benefits associated with this position areoutlined in the current East Haven Education Association contract.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprises this position.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to historically marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Our hiring process is designed to ensure fairness, impartiality, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a culturally responsive environment. We conform to the spirit of and the letter of local policy, applicable laws and regulations, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Act of 1987, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA).