Leave Replacement School Psychologist

Paterson Public School District; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District is seeking a Leave Replacement School Psychologist in Paterson, New Jersey. This full-time position requires holding a valid New Jersey School Psychologist certificate and electronic credentialing in PowerSchool, with experience on a Child Study Team and meeting federal/state timelines.

The successful candidate will collaborate with staff and families, support students with disabilities, and communicate effectively in writing and speech with the school community.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid New Jersey School Psychologist certificate
• Certificate - MUST BE ELECTRONICALLY AVAILABLE IN POWER SCHOOL
• 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
• Have 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

Responsibilities

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled
• Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law

Skills

Child Study Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

New Jersey School Psychologist certificate

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

Leave Replacement School Psychologist

Paterson Public School District 655 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES - Paterson, New Jersey

This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District

Job Details

• Job ID: 5908430
• Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year
• Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid New Jersey School Psychologist certificate
• Certificate - MUST BE ELECTRONICALLY AVAILABLE IN POWER SCHOOL
• 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
• Have 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

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]