Job Description:

SUMMARY
The Woodbridge School District consists of one school: Beecher Road School, a PreK-6 elementary school employing approximately 165 staff members to serve and educate approximately 870 students. A caring, creative community, Beecher Road School models and inspires the joy of lifelong learning, embraces diversity, and celebrates the unique qualities of each person. Woodbridge is one of Connecticut’s best towns, and Beecher Road School is the jewel of the town! For the 2023/24 school year, the District is recruiting a 0.5 FTE school psychologist to support students with a range of social and emotional needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct cognitive assessments and evaluations of students, including functional behavior assessments.
• Develop and implement behavior management plans and individualized education programs to support student success.
• Provide individual and group services to children and/or families.
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide collaborative consultations and recommendations for implementation of intervention strategies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Required:

• Background, interest, and/or expertise in school psychology at the elementary level
• Hold or be eligible for State of Connecticut Certification as a school psychologist (070 certification required)

Preferred:

• Experience with philosophy and methods of Responsive Classroom
• Experience working with students who have experienced trauma

SALARY AND BENEFITS
This position is a part-time (.5 FTE), school-year position. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Woodbridge Education Association.