School Psychologist

Job Title School Psychologist – Long Term Substitute (Job ID 2221) Location Tuttle Elementary School, Tuttle, Connecticut Reports To Building Principal / Director of Special Education Education and Certification Current CT certification in School Psychology (070). Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s degree preferred). Salary and Benefits $140.00 per day for days 1‑40 and $295.35 per day starting at day 41. Full‑time position. Benefits provided in the current East Haven Education Association contract. Responsibilities and Duties Understands special education and Section 504 laws and procedures as well as the PPT process. Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with students, families, and community professionals. Collaborates with staff to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans, collecting and analyzing data to determine effectiveness. Evalues behavior through clinical observations, interviews, records review, and test results. Analyzes psycho‑educational strengths and needs of individual students. Provides educational, vocational, and personal recommendations based on evaluations. Conducts individual and small‑group counseling sessions. Interprets findings to teachers to assist in effectively supporting students. Advises and counsels parents to facilitate educational progress. Plans and implements non‑biased assessment practices. Develops and implements appropriate counseling goals based on student needs. Organization and Team Collaboration Processes referrals from school personnel, community agencies, families, and students. Refers students to the PPT when problems significantly interfere with school performance. Coordinates Planning and Placement Team meetings with the school team. Ensures compliance with laws, procedures, and requirements related to the PPT process. Facilitates the development of individualized educational programs. Consults with staff to improve classroom environments for individual and group needs. Recommends strategies, techniques, and materials to enhance instructional improvement. Identifies and assesses the social and emotional needs of students to enhance the learning environment. Develops short‑term counseling plans for referred students. Aids in identifying at‑risk students and participating in treatment strategy development. Maintains appropriate records of service provision. Serves on Early Intervention, Crisis, and Student Assistance Teams as required. Utilizes technology to support job responsibilities and meet school and district goals. Evaluation Performance is evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to historically marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Our hiring process is designed to ensure fairness, impartiality, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a culturally responsive environment. We conform to applicable laws and regulations such as Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr