SYSchool Psycologist

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• Position Type:
  Teaching & Learning:
  Special Services
• Date Posted:
  9/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Camden City School District

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of School Psychologist.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The School Psychologist in Camden City School District will work to identify students in need of behavioral health services and implement individualized support and interventions at the school-based level. This role is a great opportunity to provide outstanding support to students in need of additional services to ensure that they receive an excellent education in the classroom. Through this role, the School Psychologist will assess and identify students eligible for behavioral services, develop and implement appropriate individualized programs for identified students, and function as an integral member of the Child Study Team in order to positively impact the academic goals of all students in Camden.

REQUIREMENTS AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university AND hold a New Jersey School Psychologist
  Standard Certificate

OR Master's Degree in Psychology or its equivalent from an accredited college or university AND hold a New Jersey School Psychologist
Emergency Certificate

• Strong communication skills and basic computer literacy (including comfort and familiarity with email and the Microsoft Office suite)
• Demonstrated experience working with students in low-income, underserved communities (preferred at school level)
• Preferred knowledge of the Camden community
• Understanding of the New Jersey law as it pertains to NJAC 6A:14 Special Education
• Preferred fluency in Spanish and/or another language that aligns with the needs of CCSD students and families
• A valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major roles and responsibilities include:

• Identify and help provide solutions for behavior and/or learning issues in order to maximize student achievement
• Provide counseling, instructional support for students managing emotional, behavioral or social challenges
• Help promote campus wide initiatives that support overall wellness through the implementation of strong communication skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, etc.
• Actively participate as a member of the Special Services Child Study Team in evaluating, classifying, recommending and implementing programs for students in need
• Consult with other district personnel, e.g., principals, social workers, learning disabilities consultants, counselors, teachers, etc. regarding student's behaviors and needs
• Assist classroom teachers and principals in identifying behavioral health problems through observation, assessment and development of Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Consult with teachers to provide behavioral interventions and create Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Review all student records and skill areas, conferring with classroom teachers and observing students in the classroom setting as per mandate
• Participate in the development of the evaluation plan with Child Study Team as appropriate or required
• Consult with parents concerning counseling/behavioral needs, pre-referral intervention, special class…