Pupil Services Specialist (12 Month) (35 Hour)
Recruitment #260715-6659T4-001
| Location |
Bridgeport, CT
Brooklyn, CT Cheshire, CT East Lyme, CT Enfield, CT Hartford, CT Montville, CT New Haven, CT Newtown, CT Suffield, CT |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 8/18/2026 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $75,900 - $131,422/year |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | Continuous Recruitment |
What we can offer you
We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:
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In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
Position Highlights
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Masters Degree | 6th Year | |
| Step 1 (minimum) |
$75,900 | $81,208 | |
| Step 13-15 (maximum) |
$131,422 | $140,620 |
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The Connecticut Department of Correction Unified School District #1 is dedicated to providing quality educational programs for incarcerated individuals. Academic knowledge, vocational competencies and life skills integrated with technology are offered to students in a positive environment to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness and a successful transition to society.
The School Psychologist will perform a full range of pupil service functions for students within the district that include educational diagnosis, counseling, and psychological services. The School Psychologists will also collaborate with the State School Teachers to offer resources and assist in planning educational programs.
As a School Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to work in the following areas:
Liaison Activities
Acts as a liaison between:
Direct Service
General Assessment & Placement
The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.
The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. State of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re-entry programming.
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un-sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.
Our School District
USD #1 is dedicated to providing quality educational programs for incarcerated individuals. Students are offered academic knowledge, vocational competencies, and life skills integrated with technology in a positive environment to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness, and a successful social transition. USD#1 offers an array of academic programming, including:
Our USD#1 motto is defined by the Latin phrase on the District's seal. The phrase, "Non Sum Qualis Eram," translates into English as "I am not what I once was." The hope is that returning citizens will be provided with some of the core tools required to change their path in life through education.
Hear from our employees:
“When the opportunity to work in Corrections was first presented to me, I was hesitant to consider working in such an environment. I had been in an inner-city public school for five years and felt so fulfilled by the children I worked with. The competitive salary, amazing health care and retirement benefits, and better work-life balance were what attracted me to apply. After being offered the position, I toured the facility and felt comfortable in the setting. Ten years later, I still feel the same fulfillment I felt in the urban elementary school and truly enjoy coming to work each day. It’s a fast-paced setting filled with variety and opportunity for professional growth.”-Lisa B., Manson Youth Institution
"I decided to apply to the Department of Corrections with 8 years of public High School Experience under my belt. The truth is I was totally burnt out being the only School Psychologist at the high school level. My last year in public school, I had 87 evaluations and 178 PPT meetings! I would stay late every day and wake up early on Saturdays to write reports. I have been a school psychologist with USD #1 for 12 years and I am so happy that I made the change from public school to DOC. The salary, health care benefits are far superior to what I received in public school. Additionally, I leave work on time every day and never bring work home." -Michelle N., Manson Youth Institution
"Every day is a challenge, and no two days are ever the same. Working in USD #1 is conducive to having a family, as you are able to leave and be home with your family at a reasonable time. The other school psychologists within the district are easy to work with, provide great support and very knowledgeable about special education. " -Tracey C., MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution
“Being a School Psychologist in USD#1 is a multifaceted position-no two days are the same. We are change agents that are helping our students navigate the needs of secondary education while being incarcerated. With that said, we wear many hats. Although challenging at times, my career here has been fulfilling, knowing that I am able to have an impact on many young men’s lives. Having a growth mindset, flexibility, and a strong work ethic will help you succeed in our district.” -Laurie C., Manson Youth Institution
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The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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