Psychologist or School Social Worker

Fair Haven School District; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement per negotiated C

Prescription coverage

Job summary

Fair Haven Public Schools in the United States is seeking a Psychologist or School Social Worker to join our student support team for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes direct student services, counseling, and behavioral interventions over extensive case management, with a focus on proactive supports.

The ideal candidate will hold New Jersey certification and collaborate closely with CST and BCBA to implement intervention plans, supporting students across daily activities and

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey School Psychologist or School Social Worker certification.
• Experience providing direct counseling and behavioral interventions.
• Strong understanding of positive behavioral interventions and social-emotional learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience implementing behavioral intervention plans with BCBA collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling and targeted social-emotional and behavioral interventions to students.
• Serve as an accessible, responsive resource for students and staff, providing timely support for behavioral and emotional needs during the school day.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and CST to identify students in need and develop intervention strategies.
• Partner with the District's BCBA to support implementation and monitoring of individualized behavioral intervention plans.
• Provide hands-on coaching and modeling to teachers and paraprofessionals on interventions.
• Assist students in developing emotional regulation, coping, problem-solving and self-management skills.
• Provide proactive support and early intervention to prevent barriers to learning.
• Participate in student support meetings, sharing expertise in behavioral and social-emotional development.
• Help foster a positive school climate where all students feel supported and connected academically, socially, and emotionally.

Skills

Counseling skills

Behavioral interventions

Social-emotional support

Collaboration with CST/BCBA

Education

New Jersey School Psychologist certification

Job description

EMPLOYMENT VACANCY

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Psychologist or School Social Worker

The above tenure track position is available for the 2026-2027 school year starting immediately.

Description

Fair Haven Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and student-centeredSchool Psychologist or School Social Worker to join our district's student support team. This position offers a unique opportunity for a professional who is passionate about working directly with students, supporting their social-emotional and behavioral development, and collaborating with educators to create positive, supportive learning environments.

While this individual will serve as a member of the District's Child Study Team (CST),the position is designed to emphasize direct student services and intervention rather than traditional CST case management responsibilities. The successful candidate will maintain a very limited case management caseload, allowing for a primary focus on proactive student support, counseling, behavioral interventions, and collaboration with school staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling and targeted social-emotional and behavioral interventions to students.
• Serve as an accessible, responsive resource for students and staff, providing timely support to address students' behavioral, emotional, and social needs throughout the school day.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, and CST members to identify students in need of additional support and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
• Partner closely with the District's Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) to support the implementation, monitoring, and reinforcement of individualized behavioural intervention plans and strategies.
• Provide hands‑on coaching, modeling, and professional support to teachers and paraprofessionals to promote consistent and effective implementation of interventions.
• Assist students in developing emotional regulation, coping, problem‑solving, self‑management, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Provide proactive support and early intervention to help students overcome challenges before they become barriers to learning.
• Participate in problem‑solving and student support meetings, contributing expertise in behavioral and social‑emotional development.
• Help foster a positive school climate in which all students feel supported, connected, and equipped to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey School Psychologist or School Social Worker certification.
• Experience providing direct counseling, behavioral interventions, and social‑emotional support to school‑aged children.
• Strong understanding of positive behavioral interventions, social‑emotional learning, and evidence‑based student support practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary support teams.
• Experience implementing behavioral intervention plans and working collaboratively with a BCBA is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and student‑centered approach to supporting the diverse needs of learners.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a relationship‑driven professional who enjoys being actively engaged in the daily life of a school community. We are seeking someone who is comfortable working directly with students, responding to emerging needs, partnering with educators in classrooms, and helping translate intervention plans into meaningful, effective practices.

This is an opportunity to make a direct and immediate impact on students' daily school experiences while working as part of a collaborative and supportive educational team.

Salary range

Salary range: BA Step 1: $55,843 through PHD Step 18: $99,968 annual salary for the 2026–2027 school year, subject to adjustment based on experience.

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, prescription, tuition reimbursement per the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

Sean McNeil
Superintendent of Schools
224 Hance Road
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
732-747-2294