School Psychologist (Pupil Services Specialist (12 Month) (35 Hour
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counseling & Student Support, Psychology
Introduction
The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) has exciting opportunities for experienced and qualified individuals to join Unified School District #1 (USD#1) as School Psychologists (Pupil Services Specialist). This recruitment is continuous and may be used to fill openings in correctional facilities across the state. Those who possess a School Psychologist (070) CT Endorsement are encouraged to apply directly to this recruitment.
While the Pupil Services Specialist Classification has an umbrella of disciplines (i.e. social work, school counseling, etc.) this recruitment will be specifically used for hiring a CT certified School Psychologist.
We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:
- Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System;
- A variety of medical and dental plans;
- Participation in a hybrid retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree health insurance;
- Sick and personal leave;
- Five (5) weeks of scheduled vacation time;
- Annual $1,000.00 lump sum payment;
- A $4000 stipend is available pursuant to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement;
- Tuition reimbursement; and
- The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
- Providing limitless opportunities;
- Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
- Performing meaningful work and;
- Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
SCHEDULE:
first-shift, full time (35 hours per week,) Monday through Friday
ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
Unified School District (USD) #1 follows a 12-month school calendar, 222 school days per year.
TRAINING:
Candidates selected for hire, are required to attend a fourteen (14) week training at the CT DOC Training Academy. More details can be found in the 'Selection Plan' of this job bulletin.
LOCATION:
Positions may be directed to any one of our facilities based on the candidates Education Endorsement and Department needs.
Candidates new to the State of Connecticut will start on ‘Step one’ of the pay plan, in the tier that their highest level of education corresponds to. Starting salary is non-negotiable.
- Masters Degree – 6th Year
- Step 1 (minimum)
- $75,900
- $81,208
- Step 13-15 (maximum)
- $131,422
- $140,620
The Connecticut Department of Correction Unified School District #1 is dedicated to providing quality educational programs for incarcerated individuals. Academic knowledge, vocational competencies and life skills integrated with technology are offered to students in a positive environment to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness and a successful transition to society.
The School Psychologist will perform a full range of pupil service functions for students within the district that include educational diagnosis, counseling, and psychological services. The School Psychologists will also collaborate with the State School Teachers to offer resources and assist in planning educational programs.
As a School Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to work in the following areas:Liaison Activities
- Acts as a liaison between Students and former education placements
- Students and outside providers
- Outside agencies and local school programs
- The school program and institutional DOC components
- Interested parties and the school programs, particularly as it related to transition to the community
- Individual and group counseling of students with respect to the social, emotional, and psychological needs related to education; as well as vocational, educational, and career planning
- Uses crises intervention skills to mediate student problems
- Administers and analyzes psychological related assessments
- Creates IEP goals in the areas of self-determination, behavior, and transition
- Prepares and delivers classroom lessons and group presentations related to appropriate vocational, career, and social/emotional topics
- Implements and documents interventions
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