Mental Health Screening in School Pilot Supplement - Project Director

Hillside Public Schools; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillside Public Schools in Hillside, NJ, is seeking a Project Director for the Mental Health Screening in School Pilot Supplement. The role oversees project implementation, directs the team, and maintains liaison with the NJDOE to ensure compliance and reporting.

The position involves financial oversight, administrative duties, and reporting, with reports completed in EWEG. A Master's in psychology and district-director eligibility are preferred, with several years in related roles.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology preferred.
• Must serve as a director in district and currently working under the Chief School Administrator endorsement.
• Possess extensive knowledge and experience in the area of student support services, IDEA, and School Based Mental Health.
• Minimum of five years experience working under NJDOE certification as a school psychologist or related endorsement.
• Special Education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of the Mental Health Screening in School Pilot project.
• Liaise with the New Jersey Department of Education.
• Direct and supervise project team members.
• Oversee financial and administrative oversight, reporting, and monitoring/evaluation of the project.
• Complete reports in EWEG.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Master's Degree in psychology

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hillside Public Schools

Mental Health Screening in School Pilot Supplement - Project Director JobID: 2051

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Stipended Positions
• Date Posted: 10/28/2026
• Location: Hillside School District

The Hillside Public School District is accepting applications for a Mental Health Screening in School Pilot Supplement Project Director. The Project Director will be the primary contact for the NJDOE for this grant and oversee management of the project including liaising with the New Jersey Department of Education; directing and supervising members of the project team; and overseeing project implementation, including financial and administrative oversight, reporting, and monitoring/evaluation of the project. Candidate will be responsible for completing reports in EWEG.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Master's Degree in psychology preferred
• Must serve as a director in district and currently working under the Chief School Administrator endorsement
• Possess extensive knowledge and experience in the area of student support services, IDEA, and School Based Mental Health
• Minimum of five years experience working under NJDOE certification as a school psychologist or related endorsement
• Special Education teaching experience preferred

Compensation

• Stipend Position of $2,762.00 to be paid from the Mental Health Screening in School Pilot Supplement Grant.

Postings current as of 10/30/2026 10:47:16 PM CST.

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