GEGN0237647-CT0124
2022-08-22T00:00:00
2022-09-01T00:00:00
The Pinnacle School Job Posting: Middle School PsychologistThe Pinnacle School, a private, special education day school for students in grades 2 through 12, seeks a Middle School Psychologist for a full-time, school-based position (11 months). The Pinnacle School enables students with complex learning profiles and secondary co-occurring needs to thrive through small class sizes, differentiated instruction, active problem-solving and relationship building. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a Connecticut state-approved special education school. Our students are both privately and district placed, and come from Connecticut and New York. Candidates will be joining a robust and collaborative team of highly trained clinicians and teachers with expertise in special education, school counseling, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and classroom and behavior management. Pinnacle faculty and staff work tirelessly to support each student to become an enthusiastic learner and an engaged member of the community. We hire accomplished, inspiring people with a combination of teaching experience, advanced degrees, contagious enthusiasm, and engaging communication skills. We are looking for a skilled, collaborative, dynamic individual with experience in individual and group counseling, social cognition, parent consultation, behavioral management strategies, and psychological testing. Clinicians will cultivate open and positive lines of communication with students and parents regarding academic, social and emotional progress and development, as well as maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues. The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:Doctorate or Master’s degree in School Psychology (070) or related field (School Social worker (071), LCSW, School Counselors (068), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists with school experience and appropriate SDE certifications)Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children in a therapeutic or educational settingExperience and interest working with students in a special education settingExperience with executive functions coaching, social skill development, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relational approachesFamiliar with the IEP process and the collection of progress monitoring dataCommitment to helping children of all abilities reach their full potentialExcellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, enthusiastic style to fit with our small-team environment. Responsibilities: Implement collaborative problem solving, cognitive behavioral techniques, and relational approaches during students’ weekly counseling sessionsHold weekly 1:1 and/or group sessions with students for counseling, social-emotional check-ins, and social cognitionAdminister and interpret cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral assessments. Complete psychological test reports based on test data.Create SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely) goals to monitor and track student progressActively collaborate on the development and implementation of students’ IEPs; review and discuss students issues, profiles, and progress with team membersIdentify at-risk students and school vulnerabilities (e.g., monitoring students’ harmful behaviors and providing consistent communication with administrators, parents, and outside providers)Work collaboratively with teachers, paraprofessionals, other related service personnel, and outside providers in order to review and discuss student progressMaintain consistent communication with Head of School, Education Director, and other administrators regarding student issues and concernsProvide pivotal role in the development and implementation of school social cognition programQualities of a Successful Candidate: Flexible and Patient - is able to react quickly and seamlessly to changes, is able to alter plans both instructionally and clinically based on observations and dataCreative - is creative when planning engaging lessons and thinking outside the box to create the best individualized intervention for a student.Quick Thinking - is able to remain calm, evaluate and make sound decisions in high pressure situationsCollaborative - Able to collaborate with team members across a variety of disciplines Reflective - is able to reflect on instruction, student progress, interactions, and implementation of plans, and seek/use resources to improve Growth Mindset - Curious and motivated to learn, find a deeper understanding and overcome challenges Seeks help, guidance and support - is able to recognize when collaboration or support is needed and is motivated to improveAble to build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and districts Honest - is able to report on student progress in an honest and professional manner, and is able to provide feedback to leadership and team members respectfully and honestly.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, Solid organizational skills - able to succeed in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlinesCommitment to helping students of all abilities reach their full potential and an enthusiastic style to fit with our small-team environmentFor more information about our school, please visit our website.Salary and benefits are competitive and consistent with other independent schools in the Fairfield/Westchester area. Benefits include: Medical/Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, LTD, and Retirement.Please apply on OLAS and forward resume, 2 references and a brief, email cover note to: hr@greenwichedgroup.com. Please note “Pinnacle School - MS School Psychologist” in the subject line of your email.
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Greenwich Education Group (CT)
Connecticut
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