Durational School Psychologist #145675 - Vinal Technical High School, Middletown, CT

About the position

A CTECS school psychologist is responsible for integrating and coordinating educational, psychological, and behavioral health services. School psychologists work with students and their families to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health. School psychologists work with school-based teams to support the academic success of students; support social-emotional learning; address barriers to educational success; provide interventions; enhance academic engagement; promote positive behavioral supports.

Responsibilities

• Engage in intentional planning to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation.
• Knowledge of school psychology at the secondary level.
• Understand the varied needs of each student.
• Work collaboratively with guidance personnel and other support service educators to assist students with special programming; ensure IEP and 504 accommodations/modifications are implemented.
• Set instructional goals and outcomes.
• Knowledge and use of varied assessment batteries.
• Effectively design assessments.
• Consult with instructors to maintain an advantageous and positive learning environment by providing strategies and supports to help with classroom management and student behavior.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the instructor and student.
• Conduct psychological and psycho-educational assessments.
• Prepare and provide analysis of psychological and psycho-educational diagnostic reports.
• Provide individual and group counseling for students concerning school-related problems.
• Provide in-service training for school staff, students, and parents on topics related to and including social-emotional learning, mental health, child and adolescent development.
• Develop and implement programs to assess and address the social-emotional development of students.
• Assist in the development of IEPs and 504s for students with disabilities.
• Facilitate 504 meetings and perform case management duties for students with 504s.
• Collect and review data to assist school teams. Provide recommendations for student interventions and programming.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Reflect on teaching practices.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• Maintain on-going communication with parents, educators, and outside service providers.
• Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration.
• Participate in professional communities.
• Demonstrate growth in professional craft.
• Demonstrate professionalism; adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility.
• Implement the CTECS Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel, student, and operational concerns of the district.
• Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and authorities.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the National Association of School Psychologists.

Requirements

• Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate #070 School Psychologist, or qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).
• Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Professional experiences related to the field of school psychology.
• Experience with varied assessments to assess cognitive, academic, and behavioral functioning.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.