Job Description:

NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOB SUMMARY
School Psychologists develop strategies and interventions to assist students in succeeding.  They measure and interpret the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social, and emotional development of children; interpret results of psychological studies; interpret and apply state and federal codes.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. 

    Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social, and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements
    Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement
    Assists other staff for the purpose of developing and applying student monitoring systems and designing academic and behavioral interventions.
    Assists all specialists (e.g. autism consultants, behavior specialists, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, etc.) for the purpose of creating and delivering student supports
    Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. administrators, teachers, nurse, parents, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive screening/ evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
    Has a strong understanding in Response to Intervention for the purpose of interpreting the data to intervene, offering interventions and eventually determining eligibility
    Counseling to assist students in developing positive social skills.  Psychological testing as per PPT recommendations.
    Utilize appropriate crisis intervention techniques.
    Create opportunities for students to learn/practice new skills/behaviors related to IEP goals.
    Utilize appropriate clinical skills/techniques during individual/group counseling sessions.
    Receives administrative and technical supervision from the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and general supervision from the building principal.
    Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
    Experience working with young children
    Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs
    Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation)
    Collaborative working style
    Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
    Effective, active listening skills
    Ability to work effectively with others
    Organizational and problem-solving skills
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Connecticut School Psychologist certification.
    At least 2 years of public school experience working with students with autism and other behavior challenges.
    Preferred; DBT training
    Experience with the PPT process.
    Experience with writing IEP goals/objectives.
    Working collaboratively with colleagues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Experience with all levels of school-aged students with behavioral challenges
    Spanish fluency is an asset.

Days: Monday – Friday

Salary: In alignment with NFT contract

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