School Psychologist / Social Worker: Student Support Leader

Fair Haven School District; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement per negotiated C

Prescription coverage

Job summary

Fair Haven Public Schools in the United States is seeking a Psychologist or School Social Worker to join our student support team for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes direct student services, counseling, and behavioral interventions over extensive case management, with a focus on proactive supports.

The ideal candidate will hold New Jersey certification and collaborate closely with CST and BCBA to implement intervention plans, supporting students across daily activities and

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey School Psychologist or School Social Worker certification.
• Experience providing direct counseling and behavioral interventions.
• Strong understanding of positive behavioral interventions and social-emotional learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience implementing behavioral intervention plans with BCBA collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling and targeted social-emotional and behavioral interventions to students.
• Serve as an accessible, responsive resource for students and staff, providing timely support for behavioral and emotional needs during the school day.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and CST to identify students in need and develop intervention strategies.
• Partner with the District's BCBA to support implementation and monitoring of individualized behavioral intervention plans.
• Provide hands-on coaching and modeling to teachers and paraprofessionals on interventions.
• Assist students in developing emotional regulation, coping, problem-solving and self-management skills.
• Provide proactive support and early intervention to prevent barriers to learning.
• Participate in student support meetings, sharing expertise in behavioral and social-emotional development.
• Help foster a positive school climate where all students feel supported and connected academically, socially, and emotionally.

Skills

Counseling skills

Behavioral interventions

Social-emotional support

Collaboration with CST/BCBA

Education

New Jersey School Psychologist certification

Job description

Fair Haven Public Schools in the United States is seeking a Psychologist or School Social Worker to join our student support team for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes direct student services, counseling, and behavioral interventions over extensive case management, with a focus on proactive supports.

The ideal candidate will hold New Jersey certification and collaborate closely with CST and BCBA to implement intervention plans, supporting students across daily activities and