School Psychologist - West Hartford, CT

ProCare Therapy; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals and incidentals

Job summary

ProCare Therapy in Connecticut is seeking a School Psychologist for an elementary setting. The contract starts ASAP for the 2026-2027 school year, with standard school hours (8:20 AM–3:35 PM) near West Hartford.

You will manage a developing caseload of about 20 students, conducting evaluations, delivering targeted interventions, and providing crisis response as needed. Opportunities may shift to evaluations-only based on school needs.

Qualifications

• Active CT certification or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience working with elementary-age children in a school setting.
• Strong skills administering cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral assessments.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized plans and interventions.
• Knowledgeable in crisis intervention and response practices.
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough student evaluations and assessments to identify learning or behavioral needs.
• Provide short-term counseling or crisis intervention as situations arise.
• Develop and recommend individualized educational plans (IEPs) and monitor progress.
• Work closely with teachers and staff, offering consultation and support for student development.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in meetings as required.
• Adapt as needed to changes in caseload or evaluation-only responsibilities.

Skills

Assessment administration

Education

CT School Psychologist certification

CT certification eligibility

Job description

Step into a key role supporting student success in an elementary school setting, where your expertise as a School Psychologist will make a real difference. This contract opportunity, starting as soon as possible for the 2026-2027 school year, offers the chance to work within school hours (8:20 AM-3:35 PM) and contribute to a nurturing educational environment. The position is located conveniently near West Hartford, CT.

In this position, you will engage with a developing caseload of approximately 20 students, providing comprehensive evaluations, targeted interventions, and crisis response support as needed. Flexibility is valued, and your role could potentially transition to focus exclusively on evaluations depending on school needs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active School Psychologist certification for Connecticut, or eligibility to obtain
• Previous experience working with elementary-age children, preferably in a school setting
• Strong skills administering cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral assessments
• Ability to develop and implement individualized plans and interventions
• Knowledgeable in crisis intervention and response practices
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation capabilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough student evaluations and assessments to identify learning or behavioral needs
• Provide short-term counseling or crisis intervention as situations arise
• Develop and recommend individualized educational plans (IEPs) and monitor progress
• Work closely with teachers and staff, offering consultation and support for student development
• Maintain accurate records and participate in meetings as required
• Adapt as needed to changes in caseload or evaluation-only responsibilities

If you're passionate about helping students thrive and want to bring your skills to a supportive environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity. Make a positive impact from day one to take the next step in your school psychology career!

Compensation for this position ranges from $38.93 to $68.93. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.