School Psychologist

School Psychologist

The school psychologist is a resource person whose expertise lies in learning and development theory as well as in intellectual, behavioral and social/emotional assessment. Assuming the role of consultant to administrators, teachers, parents, and/or students, the school psychologist facilitates the maximum intellectual, social and emotional growth of each pupil in the schools.

Responsibilities include:

• Complies with all published and disseminated rules, regulations and policies of the Board of Education.
• Has an understanding of the Connecticut Common Core of Teaching, the Connecticut Common Core of Learning and the Connecticut Framework documents and their role in facilitating improved student learning.
• Complies with all published and disseminated rules, regulations and policies of the Federal and State Department of Education as they apply to Special Education.
• Assumes responsibility for individual psychoeducational assessments as recommended and delineated by the Planning and Placement Team.
• Assists administrators in group testing when appropriate.
• Interprets test results to pupils, parents and staff, emphasizing applicability of results to the learning situation; shares results with outside agencies, as authorized.
• Provides assistance and expertise to the Planning and Placement Teams in initiating new programs or in modifying those in existence.
• Acts as a child advocate to help create an atmosphere where individual needs are recognized and strengths respected.
• Facilitates in transitioning students into and out of special education programs.
• Maintains communication between the home, school, and outside agencies.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students and parents.
• Serves as liaison within a school building.
• Assists in reporting to State Department of Education on number of pupils being served in special education programs.
• Performs additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment and certification.

Required qualification: Certification as School Psychologist

Reports to: Director of Special Services and Building Principal

Work Year: by contract Revised 9/01