School Psychologist

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is seeking qualified candidates for School Psychologist positions. These positions work 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday on first shift.  USD#1 follows a 12-month school calendar.

This posting will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill future vacancies as they occur.  The first vacancy to be filled will be for Enfield, Somers and the surrounding area. To be considered for these opportunities at any facility to the classification of School Psychologist, you must submit a completed application through JobAps before the closing date. 

Facility Locations:

• Bridgeport
• Brooklyn
• Cheshire
• East Lyme (Niantic)
• Enfield
• Montville (Uncasville)
• Newtown
• Somers
• Suffield

All applicants must include a resume within the “Resume Tab” of their application.   (Note: In order to upload document you must ensure that your internet browser’s ‘pop-up’ blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.) Please note your certification on your resume.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

Please ensure that your application is complete.  You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.  Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.

Should you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Emily Kennedy at Emily.Kennedy@ct.gov or 860-692-6286.

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.

• School Psychologist Certification (070) 
• Attention to detail and professional experience are preferred 

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.