Psychologist School Psychologist

Job Description:

School Psychologist needed at East Shore Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Current CT School Psychologist certification (070) required.

Salary and benefits per MEA contract.

Interested applicants must apply online at www.milforded.org in order to be considered for a position.

No phone calls please.

POSITION TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

PAY GRADE: Per Union Contract

UNION: Milford Education Association

SUMMARY/GOAL OF POSITION:

To facilitate the learning process through the effective application of diagnostic,

teaching and consultation skills.

INSTRUCTION: (Illustrative not inclusive)

? Evaluates behavior on the basis of clinical observations, interviews with

students, teachers, other school staff and parents, reports of other

professionals, review of school records and test results;

? Analyzes the psycho-educational strengths and needs of the individual child;

? Provides educational, vocational and personal recommendations based upon

psycho-educational evaluations of individual needs;

? Interprets findings to teachers to assist them in working effectively and

sensitively with their students in order to strengthen academic progress;

? Advises and counsels parents in order to facilitate the educational progress of

their children;

? Plans and implements non-biased assessment practices;

? Has thorough knowledge and understanding of administering a wide variety of psychological and psycho-educational assessments.

PROFESSIONAL:

? Implements Board of Education and school policies and rules governing

student life and conduct;

? Promotes and upholds goals and objectives of the Board of Education and

school;

? Provides for appropriate student and parent advocacy;

? Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,

materials and facilities;

? Cooperates with colleagues, administrators and other staff members;

? Demonstrates an on-going interest in educational concerns and professional

growth;

? Upholds the ethics of the teaching profession and of the social work

profession as defined in the code of ethics of the National Association of

School Psychologists;

? Maintains confidentiality regarding personal student and family information;

? Promotes the educational program to the community;

? Maintains high standards for personal attendance and punctuality so that

student achievement is not adversely impacted;

? Performs other tasks and responsibilities as delegated by the Principal, Secondary PPS Supervisor, or Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary,

secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough

knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough

knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to

establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral

presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective

working relationships with staff, students, administration, and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

? Must have a Master's degree from an accredited college or

university;

? Prior job related experience required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate (#070) for appropriate level of instruction and/or

subjects, which must satisfy the definition of "Highly Qualified" status for

content area assignment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

? Background check required

? Screening for Tuberculosis (TB) required

REPORTS TO:

Principal or designated Administrator

WORK YEAR:

Per Teacher Contract