School Psychologist - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Soliant Health; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meal allowances

Job summary

Soliant Health in New Jersey is seeking a contracted school psychologist to provide essential psychological support for elementary students. The full-time itinerant role (35 hours per week) emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families in a dynamic school setting.

You will conduct evaluations, participate in IEP meetings, and work as part of multidisciplinary teams to design and implement individualized plans. Travel between district sites is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold active New Jersey School Psychologist certification.
• Experience or strong interest in working with elementary school-age children.
• Familiarity with conducting psychological and academic evaluations.
• Understanding of special education laws and best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work on multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret psychological assessments for students.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to individualized education/behavioral plans.
• Consult with teachers, parents, and administrators to coordinate support.
• Provide recommendations, interventions, and progress monitoring.
• Travel between school sites within the district as needed.

Skills

Elementary students

Team collaboration

Education

New Jersey School Psychologist Certification

Job description

Make a meaningful impact in elementary education by providing essential psychological support and expertise for young learners as a contracted school psychologist. This full-time position, requiring 35 hours per week, is ideal for professionals who enjoy working in a collaborative, dynamic school setting and possess a strong commitment to student well-being.

As an itinerant school psychologist, you will focus on both conducting thorough evaluations and participating as a core team member at IEP meetings. Your ability to collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and fellow specialists will be essential in developing and implementing effective support strategies for students across elementary grade levels.

To succeed in this position, qualified candidates should bring:

• Current New Jersey School Psychologist Certification
• Previous experience, or strong interest, in working with elementary school-age children
• Familiarity with conducting psychological and academic evaluations
• An understanding of special education laws and best practices
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering and interpreting a variety of psychological assessments
• Participating in IEP meetings to help design individualized educational and behavioral plans
• Consulting with teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure coordinated support
• Providing recommendations, interventions, and progress monitoring as part of student services
• Traveling between school sites as needed within the district

The compensation for this position ranges between $55/hr and $62/hr. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, as well as housing and meals or incidentals to support a seamless contract experience. Full details regarding the healthcare benefits plan can be provided after submitting your application.