Posted: 09-Jul-25
Location: Litchfield, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
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School Overview
Forman’s Mission, Promise, and Core Values
Forman School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for boarding and
day students with identified learning differences. Forman develops the whole student, based on
each individual’s learning profile, so that all graduates become educated, confident
self-advocates throughout life.
Forman is committed to sustaining an inclusive environment that fosters a deeper understanding
of differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status,
geographical origin, physical ability, and family structure.
We believe society is bettered when we learn from and embrace those with different experiences
and perspectives from our own. Our community values truth, respect, and kindness.
Position Description
Reporting to the Director of Cognition and Learning, the Director of the Assessment Center at Forman School is a key member of Forman’s leadership team, responsible for the overall functioning of the Assessment Center, including clinical operations and
future vision. Forman seeks an experienced and innovative leader who will work with the Head of
School, Chief Financial Officer, and the Board of Trustees to further refine and run a state-of-the-art Assessment Center. Building relationships with area schools and providers will be an essential
responsibility in this particular position.
Reports to: Director of Cognition and Learning
Annually renewable administrative contract
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the clinical operations of The Assessment Center at Forman
- Construct a template of the evaluation and report-writing process, and identify areas to
continually increase the efficiency and quality of the product - Regular review of the testing report structure is needed to make additions or alterations to establish the Assessment Center at Forman is established as and remains a premier evaluation resource
- Consistent and thorough tracking of evaluations and related services
- Regular meetings with outside practitioners, schools, and/or community organizers to develop a robust community of referral sources
- Regular meetings with the Head of School to determine needs for additional staff and to
assist in hiring initiatives, as growth permits, to include, but not limited to:- Integration of Assistive Technology: Evaluative Measures
- Inclusion of consultation with Speech and Language Pathologists on a consultant basis
- Intersection with educators in the Cognition and Learning Department
- Regular meetings with the Head of School and CFOO for financial reviews
- Remain current in the knowledge and application of evidence-based treatment models and psychological testing instruments through attendance at at least two educational seminars or conferences per year. Complete additional reading of appropriate journals and books in the field of clinical diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintain valid professional licensure and malpractice insurance
- Serve as a member of a dorm family
- Perform other duties as required
Consultation/Related Services
- Consult with Cognition & Learning leadership to help bring research into practice across All Forman departments
- Consult with the Office of Admission team:
- As needed, review incoming applicants' evaluations and identify areas of need for specific follow-up, including but not limited to: consultation with outside treatment or evaluation providers
- Identification of “gaps” in diagnostic history and/or proposals for additional testing, where appropriate
- As needed, participate in meetings with parents and consultants regarding the goodness of fit for prospective students
- Related services in support of the College Counseling Office
- Complete the accommodations application processes for CollegeBoard (i.e., SAT and AP) and ACT exams
- Assist graduating seniors in completing accommodations paperwork for college
Strategic Vision/Future Planning
- Develop a strategic vision for the growth of the Assessment Center at Forman School
- Collaborate with area graduate programs in psychology to establish training relationships, including practicum experiences, predoctoral internships, and postdoctoral fellowships
- Develop a training program for predoctoral internships and postdoctoral fellowships with an effort toward APPIC accreditation when appropriate
- Develop and provide supervision of individual practitioners in accordance with standards and guidelines set forth by practicum, internship, and postdoctoral requirements, as the growth of the department enables the integration of trainees
- Regular and consistent meetings with assigned staff for supervision in either individual or small group settings
Educational and Experiential Background and Credentials
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical or School Psychology
- Connecticut License to Practice Psychology
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Familiarity with a wide variety of assessment tools appropriate for pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations
- Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships across disciplines, including but not limited to educational consultants, advocates, private evaluators, and learning specialists
- Managerial experience
How to Apply Forman School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Assistant Head of School, Allie Maxwell), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Madison Sunley, Senior Recruiter, at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.