School Psychologist

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District)

Perth Amboy (NJ)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

NJ pension plan

Tuition reimbursement assistance

Paid professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Opportunities for extra stipends

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

Job summary

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District) is seeking a School Psychologist. This full-time position focuses on evaluating and supporting students with special needs. Responsibilities include administering psychological assessments and collaborating with staff to develop individualized education plans. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, relevant certification, and strong communication skills.

Benefits include health insurance, NJ pension plan, and paid professional development. The work location is in-person, with a commitment to a positive school culture.

Qualifications

Master’s degree is required.
Valid NJ Educational Services Certificate or School Psychologist Endorsement.
Experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluation, classification, and placement for special needs pupils.
Administer and evaluate psychological tests.
Assist in developing individualized education plans.

Skills

Knowledge of special education law and evaluation procedures

Psychological testing and report writing

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid NJ Educational Services Certificate or School Psychologist Endorsement

Job description

About MCSCS

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8th grades and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue‑Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards.

The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students’ interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students’ intellectual, social and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement.

School Psychologist

Responsibilities

Participate in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils with special needs.
Administer, score and evaluate standard psychological tests for the purpose of assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social and behavioral characteristics of those students referred.
Interpret the results of psychological testing and assist in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services and participate in the ongoing evaluation of the academic progress and educational placement of classified pupils.
Serve as a case manager as assigned and maintain appropriate case records.
Assist in the development and delivery of in‑service programs and parent seminars.
Observe pupils in classrooms and other school settings.
Serve as a consultant to parents, school personnel and community groups on child development and mental health topics.
Perform all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state and federal laws and board policy.
Maintain professional competence through continuing education and other professional growth activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Education Officer or Director of Special Education.

Essential Duties

Communicate professionally and effectively with students, families, staff and leadership.
Adhere to all local, state and federal policies and ethical standards.
Maintain strong organizational and documentation practices.
Demonstrate professionalism that supports a positive school culture.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong knowledge of special education law and evaluation procedures.
Competency with psychological testing and report writing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team‑based environment.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law, administrative code and provisions of the board’s policy on the evaluation of certified staff.

Minimum Requirements