School Psychologist

East Hartford Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist to provide a range of supportive services that enhance student performance. This role involves assessments, behavior intervention plans, and counseling services.

The ideal candidate needs to be certified in Connecticut as a School Psychologist and hold a graduate degree in psychology. This is a 10-month position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Certification as a School Psychologist in Connecticut.
• Graduate degree in psychology required.

Responsibilities

• Complete Special Education assessments and interpret results.
• Develop behavior and intervention plans with school teams.
• Provide counseling services to students.

Skills

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

Graduate degree in psychology

Job description

School Psychologist

Location: O'Brien Elementary
Effective Date: 2026-2027 School Year
Salary: Per Contract

Required Application Documents

• 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

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

• Complete Special Education assessments including 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.
• Participate in building groups such as EIP (Early Intervention Process), PBS (Positive Behavior Initiative), and peer mediation.
• Serve as an active member of the Planning and Placement Team.
• Provide Special Education required and informal counseling (individual, group, and family).
• Develop behavior plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Functional Behavior Assessments in consort with school-based teams.
• Provide consultation for building staff regarding individual student needs.
• Confer with teachers and parents as necessary.
• Assist staff with and make referrals to DCF (Department of Children and Families) as necessary.
• Assist with interagency coordination (e.g., juvenile probation, community mental health agencies, and DMR/BRS (Department of Mental Retardation/Bureau of Rehabilitative Services)).
• Serve as a consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.
• Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
• Assist with in-service training of school personnel.
• Conduct appropriate research.
• Serve on the School Crisis Team and provide support on a district level for crisis responses as needed.
• Provide classroom presentations on areas relevant to school psychology training and expertise.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the field, such as IDEIA and RTI (Response to Intervention).
• Assume such other functions as may be determined.

Terms of Employment

10-month school year position (185 days)

Evaluation

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