School Psychologist 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. Assuming the role of consultant to administrators, teachers, parents, and/or students, the school psychologist facilitates the maximum intellectual, social and emotional growth of each pupil in the schools. 1. Complies with all published and disseminated rules, regulations and policies of the Board of Educ... more details
School Psychologist (Western /Andrew Avenue)
JobID: 3164
Position Type: Special Services/School Psychologist"
Date Posted: 6/10/2024
Location: Elementary
Date Available: August 2024
Closing Date: 06/24/2024
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School Psychologist
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. Assuming the role of consultant to administrators, teachers, parents, and/or students, the school psychologist facilitates the maximum intellectual, social and emotional growth of each pupil in the schools.
1. Complies with all published and disseminated rules, regulations and policies of the Board of Education.
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. 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. Evaluation: assumes responsibility for individual psychoeducational assessments as recommended and delineated by the Planning and Placement Team.
5. Assists administrators in group testing when appropriate.
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. Implementation: provides assistance and expertise to the Planning and Placement Teams in initiating new programs or in modifying those in existence.
8. Acts as a child advocate to help create an atmosphere where individual needs are recognized and strengths respected.
9. Facilitates in transitioning students into and out of special education programs.
10. Maintains communication between the home, school, and outside agencies,
11. Provides individual and group counseling to students and parents.
12. Serves as liaison within a school building.
13. Assists in reporting to State Department of Education on number of pupils being served in special education programs.
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
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