Norwalk Public Schools
School Psychologist - District Wide (2025-2026 SY)
Norwalk Public Schools, Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06860
Overview
School Psychologist - District Wide (2025-2026 SY)
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Norwalk Public Schools Job summary: School Psychologists develop strategies and interventions to assist students in succeeding. They measure and interpret the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpret results of psychological studies; interpret and apply state and federal codes. Responsibilities
Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements Assesses students\' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student\'s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement Assists other staff for the purpose of developing and applying student monitoring systems and designing academic and behavioral interventions Assists all specialists (e.g. autism consultants, behavior specialists, occupational and physical therapists, speech language pathologists, etc.) for the purpose of creating and delivering student supports Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. administrators, teachers, nurses, parents, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive screening/evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines Has strong understanding in Response to Intervention for the purpose of interpreting the data to intervene, offering interventions and eventually determining eligibility Counsels students to develop positive social skills; conducts psychological testing as per PPT recommendations Uses crisis intervention techniques as appropriate Creates opportunities for students to learn and practice new skills/behaviors related to IEP goals Utilizes clinical skills/techniques during individual and group counseling sessions Receives administrative and technical supervision from the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and general supervision from the building principal Performs related duties as required Knowledge/Skills
Experience working with young children Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation) Collaborative working style Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Ability to work effectively with others Organizational and problem solving skills Required Qualifications
Active Connecticut School Psychologist certification 070 At least 2 years public school experience working with students with autism and other behavior challenges Preferred; DBT training Experience with the PPT process Experience with writing IEP goals/objectives Working collaboratively with colleagues Preferred Qualifications
Experience with all levels of school-aged students with behavioral challenges Spanish fluency is an asset Days: Monday – Friday Salary: In alignment with NFT contract Apply at
www.norwalkps.org/applynow Click “Employment” NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district\'s educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability. 07.24.2025
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School Psychologist - District Wide (2025-2026 SY)
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Norwalk Public Schools Job summary: School Psychologists develop strategies and interventions to assist students in succeeding. They measure and interpret the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpret results of psychological studies; interpret and apply state and federal codes. Responsibilities
Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements Assesses students\' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student\'s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement Assists other staff for the purpose of developing and applying student monitoring systems and designing academic and behavioral interventions Assists all specialists (e.g. autism consultants, behavior specialists, occupational and physical therapists, speech language pathologists, etc.) for the purpose of creating and delivering student supports Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. administrators, teachers, nurses, parents, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive screening/evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines Has strong understanding in Response to Intervention for the purpose of interpreting the data to intervene, offering interventions and eventually determining eligibility Counsels students to develop positive social skills; conducts psychological testing as per PPT recommendations Uses crisis intervention techniques as appropriate Creates opportunities for students to learn and practice new skills/behaviors related to IEP goals Utilizes clinical skills/techniques during individual and group counseling sessions Receives administrative and technical supervision from the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and general supervision from the building principal Performs related duties as required Knowledge/Skills
Experience working with young children Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation) Collaborative working style Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Ability to work effectively with others Organizational and problem solving skills Required Qualifications
Active Connecticut School Psychologist certification 070 At least 2 years public school experience working with students with autism and other behavior challenges Preferred; DBT training Experience with the PPT process Experience with writing IEP goals/objectives Working collaboratively with colleagues Preferred Qualifications
Experience with all levels of school-aged students with behavioral challenges Spanish fluency is an asset Days: Monday – Friday Salary: In alignment with NFT contract Apply at
www.norwalkps.org/applynow Click “Employment” NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district\'s educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability. 07.24.2025
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