School Psychologist (Leave Replacement)

Fair Lawn Public School District; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription insurance

Job summary

Fair Lawn Public School District is seeking a School Psychologist for a leave replacement during the 2026-2027 school year. Candidate must hold NJ certification and have experience with students facing behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges.

The role involves collaboration with staff, families, and student support teams to ensure appropriate evaluations and supports. Responsibilities include interpreting testing data, contributing to IEP processes, and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• NJ certification required for School Psychologist position.
• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in related fields or equivalent.
• Experience with behavioral, emotional or developmental challenges.
• Knowledge of federal/state special education laws and tests.
• Familiar with PRISE and due process rights in NJ.
• Experience with IEP software (Frontline/IEP Direct, EdPlan, Realtime).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to explain complex data to parents and teachers.
• Culturally responsive evaluations for diverse students.
• Experience with at-risk students and cognitive testing.

Skills

Communication with parents and staff

Leadership and organizational skills

Culturally responsive evaluations

Experience with at-risk students

Case manager training or experience

Curriculum modification knowledge

Ability to explain data clearly

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology / related field

Master's Degree from accredited college

NJ Certificate: School Psychologist

Tools

Frontline/IEP Direct

EdPlan

Realtime

Job description

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (LEAVE REPLACEMENT)

2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR (Dec. 2026 - June 2027)

FAIR LAWN HIGHSCHOOL

We are presently accepting applications for the following position. This position requires proper N.J. certification.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST(LEAVE REPLACEMENT)

QUALIFICATIONS:

NJ Certificate: School Psychologist

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, special education, or other related field
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience working with children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations for special education, psychological testing instruments, functional behavioral assessments (FBA), and crisis intervention strategies
• Deep understanding of PRISE (Parental Rights in Special Education) and due process rights in New Jersey
• Ability to use IEP management software (e.g., Frontline/IEP Direct, EdPlan, Realtime)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace software
• Strong ability to explain complex psychological data to parents and teachers in accessible language
• Ability to conduct culturally responsive evaluations and work with diverse student populations
• Experience working with at-risk studentswith social and emotional needs
• Case manager training or experience, preferred
• Experience with child study team andcognitive testing
• Familiar with NJ Student Learning Standards
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Knowledge of curriculum modifications

Salary range: $64,000 - $117,380 (click on the following link for the full salary schedule: Fair Lawn Education Association )

Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance

Fair Lawn Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.