Job Description:

Grades K-2
FTE: 1.0

Coventry Public Schools has an opening for a full time school psychologist.  Responsibilities will include:

• Conduct psychological assessments within the cognitive, social-emotional, behavioral and adaptive and academic domains
• Participate in Planning and Placement Team, Section 504 and Instructional Leadership Team meetings as needed
• Develop, implement, and assess progress of IEP goals based on present levels of performance
• Provide direct individual and small group counseling services and social skills groups
• Provide consultation to teachers, related services staff and student support staff to facilitate student success across educational settings
• Provide family support for students' needs through referrals to community resources and ongoing communication with parents and community-based professionals
• Facilitate and support school climate, school culture and positive behavior initiatives
• Provide individual, building, and district crisis management services and support
• Provide in-service training related to behavior management, social skills development, and student-centered learning, organization, and work completion strategies

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About our District

A high performing school district, Coventry Public Schools boasts a collaborative culture and best practices in teaching and learning that lead to outstanding student achievement. Our Portrait of the Graduate ensures that our students are empowered learners who have the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to thrive as members of a complex society. Our rigorous academic program provides diverse and innovative learning opportunities for all students and experiences that extend learning beyond the walls of our schools focused on college and career readiness.

Our talented and dedicated teachers bring passion to education and embrace the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Coventry Public Schools provides personalized professional development to meet the needs of teachers, provides district programming to cultivate teacher leadership, and offers grant funding to support teacher innovation. Our culture fosters teacher collaboration and excellence in teaching. Coventry Public Schools has a goal to recruit and employ a diversified, qualified, and talented teaching staff.