School Psychologist SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Instructional - Other Titles / Psychologist

• Date Posted :

11 / 25 / 2025

• Location :

Special Education -408

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN SUPERINTENDENT

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Office ofSpecial Education

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Educationapproval)

TheSuperintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of School Psychologist within theOffice of Special Education.

The School Psychologist will serve as a member of the Child Study Team (CST) and will be concerned with the identification evaluation classification program planning and monitoring for children identified as eligible for Special Education and Related Services.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by .
• Masters Degree from an accredited college of university.
• New Jersey Standard School Psychologist Certificate.
• Evidence of successful completion of an approved internship.
• Letters of reference

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Evaluates identified students using standardized and functional assessments in order to determine cognitive behavioral adaptive and social-emotional functioning and appropriate strategies.
• Generates a written professionally-typed report of the evaluation using the mandated OSE form that must include :
• Educational social-developmental behavioral background
• Relevant interviews
• Observations in testing and non-testing environments
• Assessment procedures utilized
• Discussion and interpretation of test findings
• Summary statements of educational impact
• Actively participates in CST meetings to determine the need for eligibility programs and the development of an Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
• Is knowledgeable about and adheres to the State and Federal regulations and established departmental procedures.
• Act as a consultant to school staff students and family to assist in the dissemination of information and program planning.
• Act as a liaison between the Office of Special Education school administrators and outside agencies.
• Monitors the progress of students for whom s / he manages.
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor and foster positive relations with other CST staff teachers students parents and administrators.
• Maintains and reports at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity and case responsibilities.
• Performs additional or alternative duties which are within the scope of employment and certification as may be assigned by the Director of OSE.
• Is proficient with computer technology.
• Demonstrates efficient time-management skills and maintains case records and files according to OSE department procedures.
• Provides IEP mandated school-based counseling and psychological services in an individual or group setting.
• Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as assigned by appropriate supervisors.

REPORTS TO : Director of Special Education

SALARY TERMS AND AFFILIATION :

• Salary : $72250 - $112250
• Employment Period : Ten (10) Months
• Union Affiliation : Newark Teachers Union (NTU)

Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details please go to

HOW TO APPLY

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Presentation Skills,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Primary Care Experience,Autism Experience,Research Experience,Mental Health Counseling,Psychotherapy,PTSD Care,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 72250 - 112250