School Psychologist

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Company: Mansfield Township School District

Location: Port Murray, NJ 07865

Description:

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:
6/4/2024

Location:
Mansfield Township Elementary School

Date Available:
06/28/2024MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
COLUMBUS, NJ

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

School Psychologist

Title:

School Psychologist

Location:

Mansfield Township School District

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education and demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, psychological evaluation and counseling services
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
  • New Jersey State residency requirements for public employees in effect


Reports to:

Supervisor of Special Services

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils with special needs
  • Administers, scores and evaluates standard psychological tests for the purpose of assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social and behavioral characteristics of those students referred
  • Interprets the results of psychological testing and assists in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services and participates in the ongoing evaluation of the academic progress and educational placement of classified pupils
  • Serves as a case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate case records
  • Provides psychological counseling to students, parents and staff and, as needed, makes referrals to appropriate community resources
  • Assists in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars
  • Keeps the staff and community informed of the schools' psychological services
  • Maintains professional competence through continuing education and other professional growth activities
  • Observes pupils in classrooms and other school settings
  • Serves as a consultant to parents, school personnel and community groups on child development and mental health topics
  • Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies
  • Performs all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state and federal laws and board policy
  • Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent


Terms of Employment:

Effective Date: 9/1/2024; 10-month full time position
Mansfield Township Education Association contract applies.

Salary:

Based on experience

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 6/28/2024

Please note only electronic applications through AppliTrack will be accepted and considered.

https://www.applitrack.com/mansfieldschool/onlineapp/

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Posting date: 6/4/2024

Attachment(s):
  • School Psychologist .pdf

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