School Psychologist

Newington SD; Elm Hill (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newington Public Schools in Connecticut is seeking a school psychologist to provide intellectual and personality assessments, counseling, and linkage to outside resources within assigned schools under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, parents, and the Planning and Placement Team, and requires staying current with developments in psychology and education while managing test materials and budgets.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with an advanced degree preferred.
• Certification by Connecticut State Department of Education required.
• Experience administering psychological evaluations and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Administers individual psychological evaluations.
• Interprets results and communicates to parents as appropriate.
• Advises teachers of evaluation results and offers recommendations.
• Prepares comprehensive psychological reports after evaluation.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students in need.
• Participates in Planning and Placement Team meetings and shares information.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Counseling

Communication with parents

Education

Advanced degree in psychology

CT Certification required

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/26/2026
• Closing Date:
  09/18/2026

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators;
• Equitable Student Access; and Fiscal Equity

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The school psychologist is comprehensively trained in the areas of individual testing for intellectual assessment and personality dynamics. Each psychologist works in his assigned schools under the supervision of the supervisor of special services. The school psychologist plays an important role in providing counseling services for students and/or linking the family with outside counseling sources.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administers individual psychological evaluations.
• Interprets results of evaluation to parents, when appropriate.
• Advises teachers of evaluation results and offers recommendations.
• Prepares a comprehensive psychological report following evaluation.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students identified in need of this service.
• Participates in Planning and Placement Team meetings in order to share information and insights garnered through evaluation and counseling
• Communicates with outside mental health facilities regarding students.
• Keeps abreast of psychological developments and trends through professional conferences, visits to other schools and professional reading.
• Participates in inservice workshops and curriculum planning.
• Makes a continuous effort to inform the school and community about the nature and purpose of the program.
• Assumes responsibility for the requisitioning of equipment and supplies according to accepted budget procedures.
• Arranges for conferences with pupils, principals, and other staff members to share information.
• Assumes responsibility for care, inventory and the ordering of psychological tests and supplies.
• Prepares special projects, develops research reports and participates in small group committees at the request of the supervisor of special services.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience/Requirement: Graduation from an accredited college with an advanced level degree preferred .

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
ConnecticutState Department of EducationCertification required:

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.