Durational School Psychologist; THS Psychologist

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Technical High School System (CTECS) is seeking experienced and qualified individuals for the anticipated position of Durational School Psychologist (THS Psychologist) for Platt Technical High School in Milford.

• Durational Position:  School year with an end date of June 15th, 2027
• SCHEDULE:
  
  first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• LOCATION:
  
  Platt Technical High School in Milford
• SALARY: VS03, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.
• ACADEMIC CALENDAR: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System;
• A variety of medical and dental plans;
• Sick and personal leave;
• 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.

• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Extra Income Opportunities;
• Professional Development;
• Career Growth within our System.

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. Become inspired to join our educational workforce!

Possible career pathways for High School Psychologists include: building administration or central office leadership opportunities. CTECS employees may also transfer to other schools to gain a vast skillset working with different student and professional populations.

In the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for integrating and coordinating educational, psychological, and behavioral health services.

• Set instructional goals and outcomes
• Understand the varied needs of each student
• Knowledge of school psychology and child/adolescent development at the secondary level
• Gather, review, and analyze data to inform decision making pertaining to student growth, progress, and development
• Engage in intentional planning to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation
• Develop lesson plans for school-based counseling sessions (individual and group) for students with documented service hours
• Work collaboratively with school/district administration, school/district school counseling personnel, school/district special education personnel, school/district educators, and contracted service providers to assist students with special programming; ensure IEP and 504 accommodations/modifications are implemented
• Create and maintain caseload documents (schedule, school-based counseling, testing, and 504 accommodations for standardized testing) to be shared with school administration and district Supervisors/Director of Pupil Services & Special Education
• Review required documentation, as documented…