School Psychologist

Position Type:
Intermediate/Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:
10/8/2024

Location:
Pennsauken Intermediate School

Closing Date:
Until FilledDate: October 8, 2024
From: Office of the Superintendent
Subject: Vacancy
Position: School Psychologist - Intermediate

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey 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 superintendent or student personnel services director

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Psychologist Endorsement (Masters in School Psychology Preferred)
• 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

Terms: Salary, terms and conditions of employment as per PEA contract.

Applications are accepted on-line only. To apply, go to www.pennsauken.net and choose employment. Please upload all transcripts and certifications when applying.

Please submit resume, cover letter, references and applicable certifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline for Application: Until Filled E.O.E. m/f/d/v