All Other Positions - Norwalk, United States - Connecticut REAP

Description

They measure and interpret the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological studies; interpreting and applying state and federal codes.

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement
• Assists other staff for the purpose of developing and applying student monitoring systems and designing academic and behavioral interventions.
• Assists all specialists (e.g. autism consultants, behavior specialists, occupational and physical therapist, speech language pathologists, etc.) for the purpose of creating and delivering student supports
• Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. administrators, teachers, nurse, parents, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive screening/ evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
• Has strong understanding in Response to Intervention for the purpose of interpreting the data to intervene, offering interventions and eventually determining eligibility
• Counseling to assist students in developing positive social skills. Psychological testing as per PPT recommendations.
• Utilize appropriate crisis intervention techniques.
• Create opportunities for students to learn/practice new skills/behaviors related to IEP goals.
• Utilize appropriate clinical skills/techniques during individual/group counseling sessions.
• Receives administrative and technical supervision from the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and general supervision from the building principal.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Experience working with young children
• Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs
• Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation)
• Collaborative working style
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Connecticut School Psychologist certification.
• Experience with the PPT process.
• Experience with writing IEP goals/objectives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues.

• Experience with all levels of school-aged students with behavioral challenges
• Spanish fluency is an asset.