<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Grades 6-8</p> <p>FTE: 1.0</p> <p>Coventry Public Schools has an opening for a full time school psychologist. Responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Conduct psychological assessments within the cognitive, social-emotional, behavioral and adaptive domains </li><li>Participate in Planning and Placement Team, Section 504 and Instructional Leadership Team meetings as needed </li><li>Develop, implement, and assess progress of IEP goals based on present levels of performance </li><li>Provide direct individual and small group counseling services and social skills groups </li><li>Provide consultation to teachers, related services staff and student support staff to facilitate student success across educational settings </li><li>Provide family support for students' needs through referrals to community resources and ongoing communication with parents and community-based professionals </li><li>Facilitate and support school climate, school culture and positive behavior initiatives </li><li>Provide individual, building, and district crisis management services and support </li><li>Provide in-service training related to behavior management, social skills development, and student-centered learning, organization, and work completion strategies </li></ul> <p>Qualifications: CT Educator 070 Certification Required</p> <p>Application Procedure: Please Apply Online: http://applitrack.com/coventry/onlineapp</p> <p>Applicant must submit the following items:</p> <ul> <li>Completed application </li><li>Cover Letter specifying the position for which you are applying </li><li>Resume </li><li>Three recent letters of reference </li><li>Unofficial school transcripts </li><li>Copies of certifications held </li></ul> <p>Coventry Public Schools aims to increase the diversity of our educators as part of our commitment to provide outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all students. Our Portrait of the Graduate and equity initiatives are engaging Coventry Public Schools in continuing to develop welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent school environments.</p> <p>EOE</p>