Long Term Substitute School Psychologist needed at East Shore Middle School to cover a leave from approximately 12/5/2025 until the end of the school year.
Current CT School Psychologist certification (070) required.
Daily rate of pay $145 for the first 30 consecutive days then will increase to $281.11 from Day 31 to the end of the assignment.
There are no benefits associated with this position.
Interested applicants should apply online through this job posting in order to be considered for the position.
No phone calls please.
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.
ORGANIZATION:
-Works with school team to coordinate Planning and Placement Team
meetings;
-Understands and facilitates compliance with all laws, procedures and
requirements related to the PPT process;
-Maintains records, minutes, master lists and related paper work as required
by law and Department of Pupil Personnel Services procedures;
-Counsels students as mandated through the PPT process;
-Monitors implementation of programs recommended by the PPT;
-Facilitates the team’s development of plans for individualizing educational
programs for students
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.
