Psychologist ; NBOE

• Position Type:
  Instructional – Other Titles / Psychologist
• Date Posted: 3/11/2025
• Location:
  
  Early Childhood – 439

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Psychologist within the Office of Early Childhood Education.

Newark Board of Education, Human Resource Services, 765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Roder León, Superintendent.

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Standard School Psychologist Certificate.
• Evidence of successful completion of an approved internship.

• Evaluates identified students using standardized and functional assessments in order to determine cognitive, behavioral, adaptive and social-emotional functioning and appropriate strategies.
• Generates a written, professionally-typed report of the evaluation, using the mandated OEC form that must include:
  • Educational, social-developmental, behavioral background
  • Relevant interviews
  • Observations in testing and non-testing environments
  • Assessment procedures utilized
  • Discussion and interpretation of test findings
  • Summary statements of educational impact
• Actively participates in PIRT meetings to determine the need for eligibility, programs and the development of an Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
• Act as a consultant to school staff, students and family to assist in the dissemination of information and program planning.
• Act as a liaison between the Office of Early Childhood Education, school administrators and outside agencies.
• Monitors the progress of students whom s/he manages.
• Maintains case records and files according to OEC department procedures.
• Maintains and reports, at required intervals, accurate data related to productivity and case responsibilities.
• Performs additional or alternative duties which are within the scope of employment and certification as may be assigned by the Director of OEC.
• Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as assigned by appropriate supervisors.

• Knowledgeable about and adheres to the State and Federal regulations and established departmental procedures.
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor and fosters positive relations with other PIRT staff, teachers, students, parents and administrators.
• Proficient with computer technology.
• Demonstrates efficient time-management skills.

Office of Early Childhood

• Salary: $70,125 - $109,375 (2025-26 SY)
• Employment Period:
  Ten (10) Months
• Union Affiliation:
  Newark Teachers Union (NTU)
• Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER