School Psychologist

Position Type:

Educational Support Staff (Certified)/School Psychologist

Date Posted:

9/27/2024

Location:

Wayne Valley High School

Date Available:

01/02/25

Closing Date:

10/07/2024

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TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS:

A School Psychologist shall possess a minimum of a Master's degree, a valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with a School Psychologist endorsement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To serve as a member of the basic Child Study Team under the Department of Student Support Services. Areas of responsibility may include evaluation, assessment, planning, follow-up, consultation and counseling. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner consistent with the regulations outlined in the NJ Administrative Code Title 6A Chapter 14.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes all functions required of a Child Study Team member.

• Conducts a psychological evaluation to ascertain the student's cognitive, behavioral, social-emotional and adaptive functioning.

• Analyzes and synthesizes all information collected in the evaluation process to determine the level of cognitive functioning, as well as emotional competency on the functional level.

• Provide consultation to staff and parents regarding techniques and activities for teacher's use with students who have emotional and/or adjustment problems.

• Works collaboratively with staff in order to determine student eligibility as well as appropriate programs and services.

• Completes Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students identified as eligible for special education and/or related services.

• Monitors student progress as it relates to classroom performance, grades, behavior and IEP goals.

• Serves as a liaison to classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.

• Maintains confidential records on all referred students.

• Functions as a case manager for all classified students.

• Participates on the school's Intervention and Referral Services Team.

• Serves as a member of the crisis management team and makes appropriate referrals as necessary.

• In the capacity of a school based counseling consultant, provides support to students, parents, teachers and staff members.

• Provides thorough and timely reports, data and other related information to the Supervisor of Special Services and the Director of Student Support Services.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned by the Director of Student Support Services.

Approved: 12-20-12 # H-13-18