School Psychologist- Academy at Bristol Eastern High School

Position: School Psychologist-Destinations Academy at Bristol Eastern High School

School Psychologist—Destinations Academy at Bristol Eastern High School

Position Title: School Psychologist—Destinations Academy

Department: Pupil Personnel Services

Location: Bristol Eastern High School

Reports To: Director of Pupil Personnel / Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services / Building Principal

Summary: Provide strong consultation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams regarding behavior, social and emotional and academic learning, evaluation and social skills. Strong crisis intervention and response planning skills with strong knowledge of diverse assessment skills to address the needs of learners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive student evaluations using various assessment measures appropriate to diagnostic questions.
• Conduct individual, group, or facilitative school-based therapeutic services for students.
• Administer tests and provide educational recommendations for students.
• Maintain case records including services provided, Medicaid billing, student behavioral functioning and progress.
• Recommend behavioral and instructional interventions for students.
• Design and implement individualized educational program services according to students’ needs.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and design behavior intervention plans that meet student desired outcomes.
• Confer with teachers, parents, outside service providers and administrators.
• Consult on educational needs of students.
• Attend and participate in case conferences, placement team meetings, staff and professional meetings, and other relevant meetings.
• Serve as a consultant on cognitive, mental health and trauma‑related topics for teachers and staff.
• Interpret school psychological evaluations and services for teachers and parents.
• Prepare and submit required reports on children and special education programs.
• Case manage students.
• Work collaboratively with personnel of community health, social welfare agencies, juvenile court, etc.
• Attend staff, professional and inter‑agency meetings.
• Fulfill supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education and self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Perform general supervisory duties as scheduled.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

6th Year Certificate or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.

PMT Training

Provided by the district.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals, and governmental regulations; write memos, reports, and correspondence; effectively present information; respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, and the public; read and interpret evaluation results from related service providers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; draw and interpret bar graphs; calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications; use computer for email, word processing, accounting, databases, and presentations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization is limited; interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms.

Other

Skills and Abilities

Apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies; plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students; establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication; perform duties in awareness of district requirements, Board policies, and the code of…