School Psychologist

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

Job summary

Naugatuck Public Schools is seeking a certified school psychologist to support student learning and development within school settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, administrators and families to promote well-being and academic growth.

You will conduct psychoeducational assessments, interpret results for students, families and staff, and collaborate with the Planning and Placement Team to plan appropriate supports.

Qualifications

• Certification as School Psychologist is required.
• Ability to conduct psychoeducational assessments and interpret results for students, parents and staff.
• Experience collaborating with Planning and Placement Teams.

Responsibilities

• Complies with district rules, regulations and policies.
• Performs psychoeducational assessments as recommended by the Planning and Placement Team.
• Interprets test results to pupils, parents and staff and shares results with outside agencies as authorized.
• Provides counseling to students and parents, individually or in groups.
• Supports transition of students into and out of special education programs.
• Maintains liaison between home, school and outside agencies.

Skills

Counseling

Psychoeducational assessment

Test interpretation

Education

Certification as School Psychologist

Job description

The school psychologist is a resource person whose expertise lies in learning and development theory as well as in intellectual, behavioral and social/emotional assessment. the school psychologist facilitates the maximum intellectual, social and emotional growth of each pupil in the schools.

1. 1.Complies with all published and disseminated rules, regulations and policies of the Board of Education.
2. 2. Has an understanding of the Connecticut Common Core of Teaching, the Connecticut Common Core of Learning and the Connecticut Framework documents and their role in facilitating improved student learning.
3. 3. Complies with all published and disseminated rules, regulations and policies of the Federal and State Department of Education as they apply to Special Education.
4. 4. Evaluation: assumes responsibility for individual psychoeducational assessments as recommended and delineated by the Planning and Placement Team.
5. 5. Assists administrators in group testing when appropriate.
6. 6.Interprets test results to pupils, parents and staff, emphasizing applicability of results to the learning situation; shares results with outside agencies, as authorized.
7. 7.Implementation: provides assistance and expertise to the Planning and Placement Teams in initiating new programs or in modifying those in existence.
8. 8. Acts as a child advocate to help create an atmosphere where individual needs are recognized and strengths respected.
9. 9. Facilitates in transitioning students into and out of special education programs.
10. 10. Maintains communication between the home, school, and outside agencies,
11. 11. Provides individual and group counseling to students and parents.
12. 12. Serves as liaison within a school building.
13. 13. Assists in reporting to State Department of Education on number of pupils being served in special education programs.
14. 14. Performs additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment and certification.

Required qualification: Certification as School Psychologist Reports to: Director of Special Services and Building Principal Work Year: by contract Revised 9/01