Leave Replacement School Psychologist

Paterson Public School District • Paterson, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a leave replacement position for a School Psychologist. The role involves working within the Child Study Team and collaborating with staff and families to support school-age students with special needs. The position requires adherence to current rules and regulations regarding special education timelines and assessments.

Requirements

• Hold a valid New Jersey School Psychologist certificate (must be electronically available in PowerSchool).
• Experience working on a Child Study Team.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations with federal and state mandated special education timelines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current Child Study Team assessments and program criteria.
• Experience working with school-age students with special needs.
• Ability to relate to and work with children with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with staff and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Nice To Haves

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Work on a Child Study Team.
• Understand and adhere to current rules and regulations with federal and state mandated special education timelines.
• Conduct current Child Study Team assessments and program criteria.
• Work with school-age students with special needs.
• Collaborate with staff and families.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level