Position Type:
Student Support Services (Certified)/Psychologist (Certified)

Date Posted:
2/2/2023

Location:
River Street School - Windsor

Closing Date:
02/24/2023

Position Title: Psychometrician (School, Clinical or Educational Psychologist)
Program: River Street Schools and Programs, Windsor, CT

Position Description:
Under the direction of the RSS Director, Program Director, and/or designee, the Psychometrician is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing standardized evaluations or other problem-solving methods. The Psychometrician will work individually and with small groups of students to assist with identified academic, social, emotional and/or behavioral needs. The Psychometrician will have strong communication skills (both written and oral) and participate in PPT meetings by interpreting assessment results, recommending assessment-linked interventions, and employing problem-solving strategies. Overall, the Psychometrician will work collaboratively with staff, families and the school community in designing systems, programs, and services that maximize student’s social, emotional, and educational success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.

Conducts individual or group therapy for students with skill deficits who would benefit from behavioral programming, clinical interventions, and/or social skills training.

Assists with the identification and classroom placement of all types of exceptional students.

Coordinates with leadership and other professional staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs and familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.

Attends PPT meetings as needed for students with special needs.

Provides consultation to PPT teams in developing appropriate IEP goals and objectives, as they relate to academic, social, emotional and/or behavioral deficits.

Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology and conducts in-service programs and other professional development as requested.

Facilitate discussions, provide support and information to families and other staff in need of out of school community resources to assist with addressing student and family needs, and maintains ongoing communication with outside service providers.

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Attend meetings such as monthly reviews, clinical meetings, classroom meetings and peer reviews to collaborate with team members about students’ needs and related evidence-based interventions.

Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents and/or community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of methods of assessment, including methods of traditional psychoeducational assessment (e.g., standardized tests of intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior) and non-traditional assessment (e.g., curriculum-based assessment)

Knowledge of systematic processes to collect data, data analysis, data-based decision making, and formulation and evaluation of action plans

Ability to translate assessment results into empirically based decisions about service delivery and to evaluate outcomes of service.

Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student’s strengths and skill deficits

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws in the areas of education, special education, and other applicable areas (e.g., emergency use of restraint and seclusion).

Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding ongoing performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Additional Duties and Functions:

Ability and eagerness to build upon the current foundation under the leadership of River Street School.

Belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels and have the right to effective education and treatment.

Commitment to the vision, mission, values, and goals of CREC.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director, Program Director, or designee.

[Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility]

Physical, Mental Demands, and Work Hazards:

Works in standard office and school building environment

Must meet the requirements of Safety Care Training

Qualifications

MA/MS or EdS in School, Clinical or Educational Psychology required

PhD or Psy D in School, Clinical or Educational Psychology preferred

Applicants with knowledge of and/or experience in utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis are strongly encouraged to apply (BCBA or BCBA-D preferred).

A Valid Connecticut State Department of Education certification

Strong organizational and time management skills

Bilingual skills highly preferred

Must obtain and maintain certification in QBS Safety Care Crisis Prevention Training

Candidates who are racially and ethnically diverse are strongly encouraged to apply.

To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php