School Psychologist; Per Diem

CREC Resource Group
- School Psychologist (Per Diem) -  Academic School Year

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools.

Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

Under the direction of the [School Principal, Director, or Assistant Superintendent], the School Psychologist works with students, parents, school staff, and administrators to promote positive mental health, academic success, and social/emotional/behavioral development. A successful candidate will observe and assess the needs of students with academic, behavioral, and social/emotional concerns. They provide counseling and develop interventions to meet student needs. The candidate will work individually and with small groups of students to assist with identified social/emotional and behavioral needs and monitor for positive outcomes.

Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including families, to support the development of evidence-based teaching strategies and interventions is crucial. The candidate will support schools in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Provide professional development to school staff as needed. In addition, strong written and oral communication is pertinent to report writing and working with the school staff, families, and the community.

Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary to be effective in this position.

Administer and interpret psychological, academic, and behavioral assessments to identify students' strengths and challenges related to learning, development, and mental health. Conduct individual and group counseling to address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, and peer relationships. Monitor and track student progress and adjust interventions as needed. Collaborate with educators, parents, and support staff to recommend, develop, and implement evidence-based teaching and intervention strategies (including FBAs/BIPs, and differentiated instruction) to support students' academic and social-emotional needs.

Attend and present at PPT/504 meetings as needed for students with special needs. Assist the PPT team in developing appropriate IEP goals and objectives related to academic, and social/emotional needs. Assist in crisis response efforts, including suicide risk assessments, threat assessments, behavior management, and crisis counseling, while promoting proactive strategies to create a safe and supportive school environment. Serve as a resource and provide training as needed to teachers, administrators, and parents by providing guidance on best practices for supporting students' mental health, learning, and social/emotional/behavioral.

Provide information to families in need of out-of-school community resources to assist with addressing student and family needs, and maintain ongoing communication with outside service providers. Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents. Promote culturally responsive practices, equitable access to educational resources, and inclusive school environments that support diverse student populations. Prepare written reports for parents, school teams, and other relevant parties.

Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping. Comply with all company policies and procedures. Ensure adherence to federal and state education laws, special…