School Psychologist

Coventry Public Schools - Coventry, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Coventry, CT

Educational Services

About the position

Coventry Public Schools has an opening for a full time school psychologist for grades 3-5. The position is full-time (FTE: 1.0) and is set to begin on January 2, 2025. The responsibilities of the school psychologist will encompass a variety of tasks aimed at supporting students' psychological and educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments within the cognitive, social-emotional, behavioral, 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

Requirements

• CT Educator 070 Certification Required