School Psychologist Position at Intensive Education Academy (IEA)

The Intensive Education Academy (IEA) seeks a dedicated and exceptional School Psychologist for the 2024-2025 academic year. This full-time position reports directly to the Director of Education.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time, 187 days (182 school days 5 professional development days)

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:45 am to 3:30 pm (7.75 hours per day)

• Salary: $52,000 to $84,000, depending on qualifications and experience

• Date Posted: 5/15/24

Qualifications and Requirements

• Certification: CT State Certification in School Psychology (070)

• Education: Master’s Degree in School Psychology

Responsibilities

• Provide social skills instruction and reinforcement in both formal (small-group) and informal (activity-based) settings.

• Observe, collect data, and evaluate students’ progress towards achieving IEP goals and objectives.

• Implement effective behavioral strategies to facilitate appropriate social interactions.

• Collaborate with staff to modify and accommodate student needs for access to activities, field trips, and recreational opportunities.

• Serve as a member of the IEP team and facilitate IEP meetings as required.

• Promote student engagement, independence, and interdependence in learning to foster a positive learning community.

• Demonstrate proficiency in technology and continually develop required skills.

• Ensure compliance with CSDE directives for planning, programming, evaluations, FBAs, and BIPs in alignment with IEP and PPT requirements.

• Attend and report at PPT meetings, IEP reviews, parent/teacher conferences, and team meetings to design programs and monitor progress.

• Assist in emergencies and act as a contact with emergency services and outside therapists.

• Collaborate with colleagues, including administrators, teachers, related service providers, and outside providers (with release), maintaining documentation of communications.

• Co-teach, consult and collaborate with Special Educators, Special Subject Teachers (Art, Music, PE, Transition), and Related Services personnel to provide expertise on IEPs, BIPs, modifications, and accommodations.

• Engage in continuous professional learning to impact instruction and student learning, and participate in ongoing consultation, supervision, and continuing education.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Short-term, Long-term, Life, and Accidental Insurance

•  Paid Time Off (PTO) days

• 401k matching contributions

Intensive Education Academy Nondiscrimination Policy

The Intensive Education Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and adheres to a nondiscrimination policy.