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 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide counseling services to students, parents & staff, and, as needed, make referrals to appropriate community resources 2. Identify students' social and emotiona... more details
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (CST)
JobID: 2424
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Position Type: Student Support Services/Psychologist
Date Posted: 6/28/2024
Location: Maplewood Middle School
Date Available: 08/29/2024
Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (CST) 1.0 DISTRICT - MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2024
THE POSITION Experience preferred; knowledge of NJ State Special Education Code and ability to conduct functional assessments.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
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/immigrant status.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
CHILD STUDY TEAM MEMBER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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
and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status
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
REPORTS TO
Assistant Superintendent of Special Services
JOB GOAL(S)
·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
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
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