ANTICIPATED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

South Amboy Public Schools•South Amboy, NJ

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About The Position

The South Amboy School District has the anticipated opening for the 2025-2026 school year. Rate of pay will be as per negotiated agreement between the South Amboy Board of Education & South Amboy Education Association. ANTICIPATED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST REQUIRED: School Psychologist Certificate ANTICIPATED START DATE: On or about January 12, 2026 RESPONSIBILITIES: The School Psychologist /Case Manager (per 6A:14-3.2 Case manager) will: 1. Have working knowledge of NJAC 6A:14, Special Education and be knowledgeable of special education procedures and procedural safeguards. 2. Maintain compliance in accordance with timelines set forth by NJAC 6A:14. 3. Adhere to the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education, administrative directives, and State and Federal regulations which are appropriate for the position. 4. Serve as liaison among school, parents, referral sources, and outside agencies to facilitate communication. 5. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. 6. Identify academic and social emotional needs of referred students. 7. Attend and participate in meetings according to mandates. 8. Maintain physical and/or electronic student files. 9. Coordinate the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the IEP. 10. Coordinate the Annual Review and Reevaluation process. 11. Be knowledgeable about the student's educational needs and program. 12. Be responsible for transition planning. 13. Conduct Psychological Assessments for classification utilizing psychometric evaluations; observations; interviews; file reviews; and consultation with staff and Child Study Team members. 14. Interpret assessment results to parents, team members, and staff for the purpose of facilitating instructional and social emotional approaches for the student. 15. Provide Counseling according to IEP mandates. 16. Participate in professional meetings and attend workshops designed for professional development. 17. Demonstrate competence as a School Psychologist, Case Manager, and Child Study Team member. 18. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/designee pursuant to the District's Organizational chart. 19. Bilingual Preferred REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services Salary: Starting at $63,712.00 Applications must be submitted at Applitrack and must include a cover letter, resume, documentation of appropriate certification, and unofficial transcripts. Submission of recommendation letters is encouraged;however, references will be checked for the final candidate. The selection process will continue until a candidate is appointed. Appointment is at the discretion of the South Amboy Board of Education. If, and when, an appointment is made, appropriate staff will be notified. EOE AA Employer

Requirements

School Psychologist Certificate
Applications must be submitted at Applitrack and must include a cover letter, resume, documentation of appropriate certification, and unofficial transcripts.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Preferred
Submission of recommendation letters is encouraged;however, references will be checked for the final candidate.

Responsibilities

Have working knowledge of NJAC 6A:14, Special Education and be knowledgeable of special education procedures and procedural safeguards.
Maintain compliance in accordance with timelines set forth by NJAC 6A:14.
Adhere to the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education, administrative directives, and State and Federal regulations which are appropriate for the position.
Serve as liaison among school, parents, referral sources, and outside agencies to facilitate communication.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
Identify academic and social emotional needs of referred students.
Attend and participate in meetings according to mandates.
Maintain physical and/or electronic student files.
Coordinate the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the IEP.
Coordinate the Annual Review and Reevaluation process.
Be knowledgeable about the student's educational needs and program.
Be responsible for transition planning.
Conduct Psychological Assessments for classification utilizing psychometric evaluations; observations; interviews; file reviews; and consultation with staff and Child Study Team members.
Interpret assessment results to parents, team members, and staff for the purpose of facilitating instructional and social emotional approaches for the student.
Provide Counseling according to IEP mandates.
Participate in professional meetings and attend workshops designed for professional development.
Demonstrate competence as a School Psychologist, Case Manager, and Child Study Team member.
Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/designee pursuant to the District's Organizational chart.