<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Duties/Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Administer and interpret psychological, academic, and behavioral assessments to identify students' strengths and challenges related to learning, development, and mental health. </li><li>Conduct individual and group counseling to address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, and peer relationships. </li><li>Monitor and track student progress and adjust interventions as needed. </li><li>Collaborate with educators, parents, and support staff to recommend, develop, and implement evidence-based teaching and intervention strategies (including FBAs/BIPs, and differentiated instruction) to support students' academic and social-emotional needs. </li><li>Attend and present at PPT/504 meetings as needed for students with special needs. </li><li>Assist the PPT team in developing appropriate IEP goals and objectives related to academic, and social/emotional needs. </li><li>Assist in crisis response efforts, including suicide risk assessments, threat assessments, behavior management, and crisis counseling, while promoting proactive strategies to create a safe and supportive school environment. </li><li>Serve as a resource and provide training as needed to teachers, administrators, and parents by providing guidance on best practices for supporting students' mental health, learning, and social/emotional/behavioral. </li><li>Provide information to families in need of out-of-school community resources to assist with addressing student and family needs, and maintain ongoing communication with outside service providers. </li><li>Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents. </li><li>Promote culturally responsive practices, equitable access to educational resources, and inclusive school environments that support diverse student populations. </li><li>Prepare written reports for parents, school teams, and other relevant parties. </li><li>Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping. </li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures. </li><li>Ensure adherence to federal and state education laws, special education regulations, and ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations such as the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). </li><li>Stay up-to-date on the latest research in psychology, education, and child development. </li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Mater's Degree (MA) in School Psychology. </li><li>CT School Psychologist Certification from CSDE (#070). </li></ul> <p>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.</p> <ul> <li>Standing (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3) </li><li>Walking (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3) </li><li>Sitting (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3) </li><li>Reach with hands and arms (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3) </li><li>Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (occasionally, less than 1/3) </li><li>Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3) </li><li>Lifting up to 10 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3; frequently, 1/3 - 2/3; continually, more than 2/3) </li><li>Carrying up to 10 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3; frequently, 1/3 - 2/3; continually, more than 2/3) </li><li>Moderate Noise </li></ul> <p>DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:</p> <p>The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php</p> <p>JOB ID 13354 @ CREC: External Job Opportunities (Careers)</p>