School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Winchester Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist

Position Purpose:

The school psychologist is a resource person whose expertise lies in learning and development
theory as well as in intellectual, behavioral and social/emotional assessment. Assuming the role
of consultant to administrators, teachers, parents, and/or students, the school psychologist
facilitates the maximum intellectual, social and emotional growth of each pupil in the schools.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Complies with all published and disseminated rules, regulations and policies of the Board of

Education.

• Has an understanding of the Connecticut Common Core of Teaching, the Connecticut

Common Core of Learning and the Connecticut Framework documents and their role in
facilitating improved student learning.

• Complies with all published and disseminated rules, regulations and policies of the Federal

and State Department of Education as they apply to Special Education.

• Evaluation: assumes responsibility for individual psychoeducational assessments as

recommended and delineated by the Planning and Placement Team.

• Assists administrators in group testing when appropriate.

• Interprets test results to pupils, parents and staff, emphasizing applicability of results to the

learning situation; shares results with outside agencies, as authorized.

• Implementation: provides assistance and expertise to the Planning and Placement Teams in

initiating new programs or in modifying those in existence.

• Acts as a child advocate to help create an atmosphere where individual needs are recognized

and strengths respected.

• Facilitates in transitioning students into and out of special education programs.

• Maintains communication between the home, school, and outside agencies,

• Serves as liaison within a school building.

• Performs additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of

employment and certification.

Qualifications:

• Certification as School Psychologist

Working Conditions:

• Per Contract with the WEA
• Reports to: Director of Special Services and Assistant Director