School Psychologist (leave repalcement)

Livingston Public Schools; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Sick and personal leave

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a knowledgeable School Psychologist to provide comprehensive services supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs in Livingston Public Schools.

The candidate should be certified or eligible for New Jersey School Psychologist certification, with strong skills in assessment, consultation, and data-driven practices. Collaboration with families and staff is essential to promote inclusive support.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for the New Jersey School Psychologist certification at the time of application.
• Experience as a school psychologist in a school-based setting is preferred.
• Strong ability to use data to identify student needs and guide interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and assessments.
• Participate in eligibility and IEP meetings.
• Provide consultation to teachers and staff and contribute to intervention planning.
• Offer appropriate counseling or student support services within the school setting.

Skills

Assessment

Consultation

Data-informed

Collaboration

Education

NJ School Psych certification

Job description

We are seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative, and student-centered leave replacement School Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological services in support of students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and other members of the student support team to promote student success and well-being.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong knowledge of school-based psychological practices, assessment, consultation, and intervention. Candidates should be committed to using data-informed practices to identify student needs, develop appropriate interventions and supports, and contribute effectively to the evaluation and development of individualized educational programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills and will work effectively with colleagues and families to support diverse learners in an inclusive educational environment.

Responsibilities may include conducting psychological evaluations and assessments, participating in eligibility and individualized education program meetings, providing consultation to teachers and support staff, contributing to intervention planning, and providing appropriate counseling or other student support services within the school setting.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for the appropriate New Jersey School Psychologist certification at the time of application. Previous experience working as a school psychologist in a school-based setting is preferred.

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Livingston Education Association (LEA) Agreement, which is available on the district website. Leave replacements will be placed at Step 1 of the BA, MA , 2MA or D guide, as indicated by educational records. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and prescription coverage, tuition reimbursement, and sick and personal leave benefits.

Livingston Public Schools encourages individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

No phone calls, please. Equal Opportunity Employer.