School Psychologist

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Openings as of 8/5/2026

School Psychologist

• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/24/2026

Job Title: School Psychologist
Reports To: Building Principal/Director of Special Education
Location: East Haven Academy
Education: The successful candidate must hold current CT certification in School Psychology (070) and a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university (Masters Degree preferred).
The School Psychologist provides support to students to help them succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
Responsibilities and Duties:

• Understands special education and Section 504 laws and procedures as well as the PPT process
• On-going communication and collaboration with students, student, families and community professionals;
• Collaborates with staff to conduct FBA" and BIP for students;
  Collects and analyzes data to determine the effectiveness of the BIP;
• Evaluates behavior on the basis of clinical observations, interviews with students, teachers, other school staff and parents, reports of other professionals, review of school records and test results;
• Analyzes the psycho-educational strengths and needs of the individual child;
• Provides educational, vocational and personal recommendations based upon psycho-educational evaluations of individual needs;
• Provides individual and small group counseling sessions;
• Interprets findings to teachers to assist them in working effectively and sensitively with their students in order to strengthen academic progress;
• Advises and counsels parents in order to facilitate the educational progress of their children;
• Plans and implements non-biased assessment practices;
• Develops and implements appropriate counseling goals based on student needs;

Organization:

• Receives and processes referrals from school personnel, community agencies, families, and students;
• Refers to the PPT those students whose problems appear to significantly interfere with school performance;
• Works with school team to coordinate Planning and Placement Team meetings;
• Understands and facilitates compliance with all laws, procedures and requirements related to the PPT process;
• Facilitates the team's development of plans for individualizing educational programs for students;
• Consults with staff members to improve the classroom environment according to students' individual and group needs;
• Recommends strategies, techniques and materials to enhance instructional improvement for all students;
• Identifies and assesses the social/emotional needs of students in order to make recommendations to enhance the overall learning environment of the school;
• Develops short‑term counseling plans for students referred by school personnel, community agencies, parents and students;
• Identifies and assesses the social/emotional needs of students in order to make recommendations to enhance the overall learning environment of the school;
• Aids in identification of students at risk, participating in the development of treatment strategies;
• Maintains appropriate records of service provision;
• Serves on the Early Intervention Team, Crisis Team, and Student Assistance Team as required;
• Regularly uses technology to assist in accomplishing job responsibilities and meeting school and district goals.

This position is full-time. The salary and benefits associated with this position are outlined in the current East Haven Education Association contract.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of…