HUMAN RESOURCES
School Psychologist (Grades K -12)
Position Purpose
Under the direction of Special Education and Pupil Services, the successful candidate will work individually and
with small groups of students to assist with identified social/emotional and behavioral needs. A successful
candidate will assess the clinical needs of students with social/emotional/behavioral concerns, complete
assessments and observations as necessary and write and present FBAs/BIPs at PPTs. The candidate should
also have strong communication skills both written and oral, work collaboratively with schools, community and
families and assist in providing professional development to staff as needed. Strong organizational and time
management skills are necessary to be effective in this position.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
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Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose
of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming
psychological issues.
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Conducts individual, group or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit
from behavior modification, clinical interventions or social skills.
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Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
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Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's
abilities and needs, including students with special needs and familiarize stakeholders with
psychological services.
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Attends PPT/504 meetings as needed for students with special needs.
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Provide assistance to the PPT team in developing appropriate IEP goals and objectives, as they relate
to academic and social/emotional needs
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Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology and conducts in-service
programs as requested.
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Provides information to families in need of out of school community resources to assist with addressing
student and family needs, and maintains ongoing communication with outside service providers.
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Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping
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Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with
students and parents.
111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106Phone: 860-509-3606Fax: 860-548-9830www.crec.org
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Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by
the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive
of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessment tools, methods, behavior modification, etc., and
current developments in child psychology.
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Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
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Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
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Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
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Ability to organize and coordinate work.
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Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
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Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of
work.
Qualifications Profile
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Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching
assignment.
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Masters Degree in Psychology.
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Ph.D. in Psychology preferred.
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Appropriate CT certification.
111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106Phone: 860-509-3606Fax: 860-548-9830www.crec.org