School Psychologist

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:

6/4/2024

Location:

Mansfield Township Elementary School

Date Available:

06/28/2024

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MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

COLUMBUS, NJ

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

School Psychologist

Title: School Psychologist Location: Mansfield Township School District Qualifications:

• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education and demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, psychological evaluation and counseling services

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement

• New Jersey State residency requirements for public employees in effect

Reports to: Supervisor of Special Services Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils with special needs

• Administers, scores and evaluates standard psychological tests for the purpose of assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social and behavioral characteristics of those students referred

• Interprets the results of psychological testing and assists in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services and participates in the ongoing evaluation of the academic progress and educational placement of classified pupils

• Serves as a case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate case records

• Provides psychological counseling to students, parents and staff and, as needed, makes referrals to appropriate community resources

• Assists in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars

• Keeps the staff and community informed of the schools' psychological services

• Maintains professional competence through continuing education and other professional growth activities

• Observes pupils in classrooms and other school settings

• Serves as a consultant to parents, school personnel and community groups on child development and mental health topics

• Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies

• Performs all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state and federal laws and board policy

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent

Terms of Employment: Effective Date: 9/1/2024; 10-month full time position

Mansfield Township Education Association contract applies. Salary: Based on experience

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 6/28/2024

Please note only electronic applications through AppliTrack will be accepted and considered.

https://www.applitrack.com/mansfieldschool/onlineapp/

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Posting date: 6/4/2024

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• School Psychologist .pdf