School Psychologist JobID: 3174 Position Type: Educational Service Professionals/Psychologist Date Posted: 9/13/2024 Location: District Date Available: 11/01/2024 Closing Date: 09/29/2024 Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: School Psychologist 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 Minimum Salary of $60,958 (MA, Step 1) Medical and Dental Benefits Membership in Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) Physical Requirements: (The physical demands are representatives of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 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