What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST position at The School District of South Orange & Maplewood?
- JobID: 1982
- NJ School Psychologist Certificate required.
- Previous CST and case manager experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Required criminal history background check.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
NJ School Psychologist Certification
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education
- Demonstrate an effective ability to provide formal and informal testing, psychological evaluation and general counseling services
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Required criminal history check and physical exam
- Demonstrate an effective ability to work as a team member
- Demonstrate an effective ability to complete paperwork in a timely fashion as regulated by district and state policy
- Ability to move between and provide service to students in district and students out of district placements
- To provide school psychologist and case manager services to classified students in the South Orange & Maplewood School District
- To assist school personnel in helping students learn behavior, subject matter, and/or skills that will contribute to their development into mature, able, and responsible adults
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist
Student Support Services/Psychologist
Date Posted:
5/11/2022
5/11/2022
Location:
Maplewood Middle School
Maplewood Middle School
Date Available:
09/01/2022
09/01/2022
Closing Date:
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
1.0 DISTRICT
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2022
THE POSITION
Experience preferred; knowledge of NJ State Special Education Code and ability to conduct functional assessments.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Experience preferred; knowledge of NJ State Special Education Code and ability to conduct functional assessments.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
CHILD STUDY TEAM MEMBERMINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien
status
status
REPORTS TO
Assistant Superintendent of Special Services
JOB GOAL(S)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Provide counseling services to students, parents & staff, and, as needed, make referrals to appropriate community resources
2.
Identify students’ social and emotional needs
3.
Provide consultation to school personnel relating to the emotional/social well being of students
4.
Assist in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars
5.
Inform the staff and community of mental health services available in the district
6.
Serve as a consultant to parents, school personnel, and community groups on child development and mental health topics
7.
Ensure provision of service to classified and potentially classified pupils to whom this individual is assigned as case manager, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14
8.
Serve as a member of the Child Study Team
9.
Conduct formal and informal psychological evaluations and compose reports detailing results
10.
Provide crisis intervention within the school building
11.
Maintain contact with parent/guardian of assigned students
12.
Maintain current records of services provided and cases assigned
13.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Planning and Assessment
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 10 months
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