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CREC Resource Group - School Psychologist (Per Diem) - 2026-2027 Academic School Year 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the [School Principal, Director, or Assistant Superintendent], the School Psychologist works with students, parents, school staff, and administrators to promote positive mental health, academic success, and social/emotional/behavioral development. A successful candidate will observe and assess the needs of students with academic, behavioral, and social/emotional concerns. They provide counseling and develop interventions to meet student needs. The candidate will work individually and with small groups of students to assist with identified social/emotional and behavioral needs and monitor for positive outcomes. Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including families, to support the development of evidence-based teaching strategies and interventions is crucial. The candidate will support schools in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Provide professional development to school staff as needed. In addition, strong written and oral communication is pertinent to report writing and working with the school staff, families, and the community. Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary to be effective in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Administer and interpret psychological, academic, and behavioral assessments to identify students' strengths and challenges related to learning, development, and mental health.

• Conduct individual and group counseling to address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, and peer relationships.

• Monitor and track student progress and adjust interventions as needed.

• Collaborate with educators, parents, and support staff to recommend, develop, and implement evidence-based teaching and intervention strategies (including FBAs/BIPs, and differentiated instruction) to support students' academic and social-emotional needs. 

• Attend and present at PPT/504 meetings as needed for students with special needs.

• Assist the PPT team in developing appropriate IEP goals and objectives related to academic, and social/emotional needs.

• Assist in crisis response efforts, including suicide risk assessments, threat assessments, behavior management, and crisis counseling, while promoting proactive strategies to create a safe and supportive school environment.

• Serve as a resource and provide training as needed to teachers, administrators, and parents by providing guidance on best practices for supporting students' mental health, learning, and social/emotional/behavioral.

• Provide information to families in need of out-of-school community resources to assist with addressing student and family needs, and maintain ongoing communication with outside service providers.

• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.

• Promote culturally responsive practices, equitable access to educational resources, and inclusive school environments that support diverse student populations.

• Prepare written reports for parents, school teams, and other relevant parties.

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Ensure adherence to federal and state education laws, special education regulations, and ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations such as the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

• Stay up-to-date on the latest research in psychology, education, and child development.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES: 

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses their strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to build their knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Conflict Resolution - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Focuses on solving conflicts; Responds promptly to needs of students, school staff, families, and community; Solicits feedback for improvement; Responds to requests for assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Actively listens, collaborates, and tactfully approaches others; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Written & Oral Communication - Speaks and writes clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks and writes clearly and informatively; Varies communication style to meet needs; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Change & Adaptability - Demonstrates proficiency in developing and executing workable implementation plans while effectively communicating changes. Builds commitment and overcomes resistance by preparing and supporting those affected by change. Monitors transitions and evaluates results to ensure successful outcomes. Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and adjusts approaches or methods to fit the situation. Capable of dealing with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events with resilience and flexibility.
• Diversity & Ethics - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Treats people with respect; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work on time; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Reliability & Commitment - Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality by being at work and meetings on time, and ensuring work responsibilities are covered when absent. Follow instructions and respond to management direction while taking responsibility for your own actions. Keeps commitments and is willing to work long hours when necessary to achieve goals. Completes tasks on time or provides timely updates with alternative plans when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness and seeks out new tasks; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information to gain others' attention.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree (MA) in School Psychology.
• CT School Psychologist Certification from CSDE (#070).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Standing (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Walking (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Sitting (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Reach with hands and arms (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Lifting up to 10 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3; frequently, 1/3 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
• Carrying up to 10 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3; frequently, 1/3 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
• Moderate Noise 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Connecticut Paid Sick Time (for eligible employees in accordance with state law)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT: 

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudiceranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditionsthat harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php