What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Psychologist Endorsement.
2. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education and demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, psychological evaluation and counseling services.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; bilingual preferred.
DUTIES:
1. Assess difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.
2. Administer tests and recommend placements for all students.
3. Serve as a member on both the intervention and referral service team.
4. Maintain case records on all referred students.
5. Recommend corrective procedures.
6. Conduct individual, group, or facilitative therapy for children whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification.
7. Confer with teachers and parents whenever necessary.
8. Consult on special educational needs of students with disabilities.
9. Attend case conferences on placement of individual students.
10. Serve as a consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.
11. Interpret the school psychological services to teachers and parents.
12. Prepare and submit required reports on students and special education programs.
13. Supervise special education classes.
14. Cooperate with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 - $104,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Trenton, NJ 08609 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Trenton, NJ 08609: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,000 - $104,300
