School Psychologist (Anticipated

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
• Salary range of $60,141 (BA, Step
  1) to $104,512 (DOC, Step 13)
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)

Physical Requirements:

• 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