School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Position

Purpose:

The school psychologist is a resource person whose expertise lies in learning and development theory as well as in intellectual, behavioral and social/emotional assessment. Assuming the role of consultant to administrators, teachers, parents, and/or students, the school psychologist facilitates the maximum intellectual, social and emotional growth of each pupil in the schools.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Complies with all published and disseminated rules, regulations and policies of the Board of Education.
• Has an understanding of the Connecticut Common Core of Teaching, the Connecticut Common Core of Learning and the Connecticut Framework documents and their role in facilitating improved student learning.
• Complies with all published and disseminated rules, regulations and policies of the Federal and State Department of Education as they apply to Special Education.
• Evaluation: assumes responsibility for individual psycho educational assessments as recommended and delineated by the Planning and Placement Team.
• Assists administrators in group testing when appropriate.
• Interprets test results to pupils, parents and staff, emphasizing applicability of results to the learning situation; shares results with outside agencies, as authorized.
• Implementation: provides assistance and expertise to the Planning and Placement Teams in initiating new programs or in modifying those in existence.
• Acts as a child advocate to help create an atmosphere where individual needs are recognized and strengths respected.
• Facilitates in transitioning students into and out of special education programs.
• Maintains communication between the home, school, and outside agencies.
• Serves as liaison within a school building.
• Performs additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment and certification.

Qualifications:

Certification as School Psychologist

Working Conditions:

Per Contract with the WEA

Reports to:

Director of Special Services and Assistant Director

Work Year: by contract

Pay Ranges for  School Year $44,456.00 - $

Requirements:

• Must pass federal and local background checks
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Application Procedure:
Please visit the Winchester Public Schools website to apply online chesterschools.org Be sure to attach your cover letter, resume, and three recent references.

The Winchester Board of Education, per its policy, does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification