Psychologist

Newark Unified School District; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Masters stipend

Doctorate stipend

National Board Certification stipend

CalSTRS retirement contributions

Job summary

Newark Unified School District is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to support students’ mental, emotional, and behavioral needs within a school setting. The psychologist will evaluate learning and emotional needs, conduct assessments, and help develop individualized intervention plans in collaboration with educators and families.

The position involves counseling services, supporting eligibility and planning through IEP participation, and close teamwork with school staff.

Qualifications

• Transcript copies required.
• Letter of Introduction required.
• Resume required.
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with educators, families and support staff to promote student well-being.
• Assist with special education eligibility and planning through IEP participation.
• Conduct psychological testing and interpret assessment results to support interventions.

Education

Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology

Job description

Psychologist at Newark Unified School District

Application Deadline

8/24/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/18/2026

Contact

Luis Lenzi

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$94,291 - $148,528 Annually

Length of Work Year

7/1/2026-6/30/2027

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

A Psychologist is a mental health professional who studies behavior, cognition, and emotions and applies psychological principles to assess, diagnose, and support individuals experiencing mental, emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. In a school setting, a psychologist evaluates students’ learning and emotional needs, conducts psychological testing, interprets assessment results, and helps develop individualized intervention plans. They collaborate with educators, families, and support staff to promote student well-being, address barriers to learning, provide counseling services, and support special education eligibility and planning through IEP participation.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology

Comments and Other Information

Newark Unified is offering:

• Transfer all years of service credit
• Contributions to retirement
• $1,000 Masters stipend (Limit 2)
• $2,000 Doctorate stipend (Limit 2)
• $1,500 National Board Certification stipend (Limit 1) Please note that this position is not open to those seeking visa sponsorship. To ensure that your application is considered, please make sure to complete all fields of the application including contact information for three references, educational and professional preparation, and work experience. If you do not receive a call for an interview, we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

CalSTRS Links

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• CalSTRS Info for New Educators