<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Newtown Public Schools</p> <p>March 4, 2026</p> <p>POSITION: School Psychologist / Social Worker</p> <p>PROGRAM:Special Education Summer School - ESY</p> <p>SCHOOL: Sandy Hook School and Newtown High School</p> <p>DATES: 6/29/26 - 7/23/26 Monday - Thursday</p> <p>REMUNERATION: Based on Teacher Contract</p> <p>REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>CT Certification #071 </li><li>Demonstrated experience in school based programs with a strong psycho-educational background </li></ul> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Provide a full range of school based counseling services to students </li><li>Conduct appropriate evaluations for students referred for special education </li><li>Assist staff in program planning and development of appropriate interventions </li><li>Experience preferred </li></ul> <p>The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!</p> <p>Interested candidates must apply online through the following link by May 1, 2026: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx</p> <p>The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.</p>