Moorestown Township Public Schools Department of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Administration Building 803 N. Stanwick Road Moorestown NJ 08057 856-778-6600 ext. 18261 2024-2025 Vacancy TITLE: School Psychologist-Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS: NJ Certification as a School Psychologist BCBA preferred experience with behavioral intervention plans Desires to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team Possesses skill at conducting individual and group sessions with students and interp... more details
School Psychologist
JobID: 2240
Position Type: Student Support Services/Psychologist
Date Posted: 7/2/2024
Location: Elementary Schools
Date Available: 09/01/2024
Closing Date: 07/14/2024
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2024-2025 Vacancy
TITLE: School Psychologist-Elementary School
QUALIFICATIONS:
NJ Certification as a School Psychologist BCBA preferred experience with behavioral intervention plans Desires to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team Possesses skill at conducting individual and group sessions with students and interpreting evaluative information Skilled at writing reports Strong interpersonal and communication skills Able to pass the criminal history review and S414
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serves as a consultant to school personnel in dealing with matters pertaining to the learning and social emotional adjustment of children. • Serves as a member of the Child Study Team assisting in the identification, diagnosis, classification and development of appropriate programs for all students with disabilities pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14 • Prepares and conducts assessment reports and other administrative documents as necessary. • Maintains accurate records of all psychological services provided. • Maintains clearly written and comprehensive reports and data which provide practical recommendations. • Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information, while maintaining the safety and welfare for all students and staff members. • Follows federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding children’s educational welfare. • Administer standardized functions and informal assessments linked to curriculum and instruction, behavior and cognitive aptitude of students. Identify children with specific needs and report results in a written format. Interpret results so that relevant programming can be provided. • Utilize data from multiple sources to create data-driven decisions regarding student’s needs/programming and to ensure compliance with Least Restrictive Environment mandates as specified in N.J.A.C.6A:14 • Participates in eligibility meetings, IEP meetings, and disciplinary review meetings at various schools as needed. • Develop individualized educational plans (IEP) for those children requiring special education assistance. • Coordinate transition planning, which includes vocational, work, or college planning for students 14 years old or older. • Consult with teachers in designing intervention plans, make recommendations for resolving problems of individual students and provide remediation (e.g. counseling, behavior management). • Communicate information on the student’s program and progress to the teacher, principal, parent/ guardian. • Consults with appropriate persons concerning the educational environment and factors affecting students’ learning; serves as a resource at the school level as well as within the community (i.e., student study committees, in-service, interagency). • Consults and/or counsels with students, school staff, and parents regarding academic and/or personal/social needs; provides information regarding community services available to students; makes appropriate referrals regarding vocational needs of students. • Work closely with parents, guardians, and extended families to promote a harmonious relationship between home and school. • Responds to crisis situations in tandem with colleagues and community personnel. • Serves as a liaison between the school and the consulting clinical psychologist, psychiatrist and/or other health officials/agencies. • Maintains a liaison with the community and state organizations. • Interprets and upholds School Board policy and special education procedures. • Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date. • Assists with the development and provision of in-service programs, child development, special education and other related areas. • Attends workshops/seminars/professional meetings to remain informed of new developments and literature in school psychology. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services in accordance with school/division policies and practices. • Identify and report Child abuse and neglect situations.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
All candidates should apply online at: www.generalasp.com/mtps/onlineapp
Moorestown Township Public Schools is an Affirmative Action Employer/EEO
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