School Psychologist (Anticipated)

School Psychologist (Anticipated) JobID: 3137

Position Type:

Educational Service Professionals/Psychologist

Date Posted:

7/1/2024

Location:

Davenport Complex

Date Available:

09/01/2024

Closing Date:

07/08/2024

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Job Title: School Psychologist (Anticipated)

Reports To: Director of Special Education and Supervisor of Special Education

Job Purpose: To work cooperatively with other members of the CST and school personnel in order to meet the special needs of students.

Qualifications-Required:

NJ DOE School Psychologist Certification

Knowledgeable of NJ Administrative Code for Special Education

Ability to perform required services as a school psychologist

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent writing skills

Ability to speak English clearly and accurately

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to pass the required Criminal History Review

Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure

Qualifications-Desired:

2-3 years of experience as a school psychologist

Experience working in a public school setting

Experience working with a wide range of students from elementary to secondary

Duties/Responsibilities:

Administers individual psychological tests to students and evaluates the results to determine learning, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.

Suggests remedial treatment for students diagnosed as having learning difficulties.

Advises and assists school staff with the application of remedial procedures in relation to learning difficulties, social and emotional adjustment problems of students.

Assists student support and teaching staff with the development of an appropriate learning climate for students.

Participates in all staffing meetings with the CST as an equal member for the purpose of determining the eligibility of students for special education programs and/or related services.

Recommends appropriate program placements to the Director of Special Education.

Conducts conferences with parents/guardians, teachers and administrators regarding students who are identified as special needs.

Maintains records on referred students.

Assists with the development of in-service education programs for the professional staff related to psychological services.

Coordinates the evaluation and re-evaluation process as required by law.

Performs case management duties for assigned students in accordance with NJ Administrative Code.

Working Conditions:

School Building

Classroom

10-Month Contract

Minimum Salary of $60,958 (MA, Step 1)

Medical and Dental Benefits

Membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)

Physical Requirements: (The physical demands are representatives of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Able to sit for long periods of time

Able to sit in front of a computer for long periods of time

Able to use a computer keyboard

Able to go up/down stairs

Direct Reports:

N/A

Application Procedure:

Apply Online

Selection Procedure:

Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer