School Psychologist----Bristol Eastern High School

Bristol Public Schools•Bristol, CT

53d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Provide strong consultation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams regarding behavior, social and emotional and academic learning, evaluation and social skills. Strong crisis intervention and response planning skills with strong knowledge of diverse assessment skills to address the needs of learners.

Requirements

6th Year Certificate or equivalent
Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.
PMT TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT
Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public. Ability to read and interpret for team members evaluation results from related service providers such as Psychiatric Evaluations and Neuropsychiatric Reports.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computer for E-mail, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule forms.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive student evaluations using various assessment measures appropriate to diagnostic questions.
Conduct individual, group, or facilitative school based therapeutic services for students.
Administer tests and provide educations recommendations for students.
Maintain case records including but not limited to services provided, Medicaid billing, students behavioral functioning and student progress
Recommend behavioral and instrucational interventions for students.
Design and implement individualized educational program services according to students' needs.
Conduct Functional behavioral assessments and design behavior intervention plans that meet student desired outcomes.
Confer with teachers, parents, outside services providers and administrators.
Consult on educational needs of students.
Attend and participate in case conferences, planning placement team meetings, staff and professional meetings, and other relevant meetings.
Serve as a consultant on cognitive, mental health and trauma related topics for teachers and staff.
Interpret the school psychological evaluations and services to teachers and parents.
Prepare and submit required reports on children and special education programs.
Case management of students.
Work collaboratively with personnel of community health, social welfare agencies, juvenile court, etc.
Attend staff, professional and inter-agency meetings
Fulfill supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.