Position Overview

Reporting to the Head of School, 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.  

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. 

Key Responsibilities: Clinical Operations

• Oversee and manage clinical operations of the Assessment Center at Forman  
• Construct a template of the evaluation and report-writing process, and identify areas to increase efficiency and quality of the product continually
• Regular review of testing report structure to make additions or alterations such that 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 Head of School to determine needs for additional staff and to assist in hiring initiatives, as growth permits, to include but not limited to: o Integration of Assistive Technology Evaluative measures o Inclusion of consultation with Speech and Language Pathologists on a consultant basis o 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
•  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 applicant 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 of 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

Educational and Experiential Background and Credentials 

• 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 

About The Forman School

Forman School is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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