Pupil Services Specialist (12 months)

The Department of Children and Families is recruiting for a part-time Pupil Services Specialist to work at the Albert J. Solnit Children's Center - South Campus/USD II.  This 12 month, 34 hour per week position will be located at the Riverview School, with a schedule of:  Monday-Wednesday, 7:50am - 3:20pm and Thursday - Friday, 8:20am - 3:20pm.

The selected incumbent must be certified as a School Psychologist (certification 070) and be prepared to submit certification documentation upon request.

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have attached your Resume and Cover Letter.  You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. 

In a state institution, facility or region within a state unified school district, performs professional services within the area of pupil personnel and special education services in a school setting and serves in a resource capacity and consultant to teachers.

Performs services for students in the area of special training such as educational diagnosis, counseling, speech and hearing, social work, or psychological services; serves in a resource capacity to educational staff and other appropriate individuals; confers with parents and teachers concerning individual students and assists in planning educational programs; keeps records and makes necessary reports; may serve as liaison with school systems and community services; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of the philosophy and methods of service delivery to the assigned disciplines; knowledge of the principles and practices of education and or services for special needs population; ability to motivate students; ability to communicate at the appropriate level; ability to establish cooperative relationships with those contacted in planning educational programs; ability to prepare written reports; ability to perform educational testing.

A Master's degree which includes a planned program of preparation for the field in which the special services are performed.

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of the philosophy and methods of service delivery for adolescents with an emotional disturbance within a psychiatric hospital and experience chairing or participating in planning and placement team meetings (PPTs) and developing individual education plans (IEPs), as well as an in-depth understanding of transition services as a component of individual education programs (IEPs).

1. Incumbents in this class must possess an appropriate certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in special education or special services areas such as school counselor (elementary or secondary), speech and hearing consultant, school psychologist, pscyhological examiner or school social worker.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license.

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.