School Psychologist - Bridgeport, CT

CareStaff Partners  is looking for a highly-motivated and passionate School Psychologist for an onsite contract position for the remainder of the 23/24 school year in Connecticut. 

School Psychologist Position Details:
•    Start Date: ASAP
•    Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
•    Contract Duration: Full School Year
•    Location: Connecticut

School Psychologist Requirements:

• School psychologists often complete a bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field, and a master's in school psychology or educational psychological development. 
• School psychologists need a state license or, in the states that consider it the equivalent of licensure, Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certification from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Requirements vary by state. However, some states have or are considering license reciprocity.
• Licensed school psychologists must complete 20-30 hours of continuing education in child psychology or education each year. You can earn these hours through attending selected psychology classes, conferences, or webinars.

School Psychologist Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological tests and evaluations
• Support each student's IEP by working with a multidisciplinary team
• Teach pro-social behaviors to students within the school environment
• Counsel students individually or in groups
• Develop intervention plans for teaching staff
• Meet with parents
• Facilities workshops and training for parents and teachers
• Acts as a liaison to the community
• Facilitates peer mediation sessions
• Offers grief or emergency couseling services

We encourage all candidates who are interested in this position to apply and/or to reach out to their CareStaff Partners recruiter. The school district is ready to interview and hire!

CareStaff Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.