One (1) CST Member: School Psychologist

Qualifications Must hold appropriate NJ certification; Must possess strong communication; managerial and leadership skills; Demonstrated knowledge of the laws and legal requirements surrounding the responsibilities; Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a diverse school community; Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities; Ability to effectively motivate and evaluate student intellectual; social and emotional performance; Responsible to: Building Principal and Director of Student Services Provide individual and group counseling relative to the student's personal adjustment and emotional health; Assess the educational and psychological strengths and needs of the individual children in the cases assigned; Consult with administration and staff regarding the development of appropriate programs for the prevention and early discovery of learning problems and the utilization of approaches and materials which assist children to learn more effectively; Work with classroom teachers and special education teachers in the solution of management problems of children with learning or adjustment disabilities; Prepare reports of psychological evaluation and educational plans consistent with the district policies and procedures; As a member of the child study team, interpret the implications of intellectual and personality findings and participate in the educational planning for exceptional children; Work cooperatively with other child study team personnel, teachers, counselors, speech therapists, nurses, physicians, supplemental teachers and staff to expedite referrals to other specialists and agencies when appropriate; Work cooperatively with parents/guardians to expedite referrals within and outside the district. Participate in solving classroom and school problems and seeks resolutions through appropriate channels; Function as an integral part of the Child Study Team; Establish and maintain relationships with local community groups and individuals to develop, foster and solicit understanding and support for overall school objectives and programs; Demonstrate proficiency in the use of English by communicating with reasonable clarity, conciseness, and precision in both speaking and writing; Must be reliable and of good moral character; Must meet criminal background check. Working Conditions Full Time Tenure Track Salary Ranges from $63,495.00-$107,695.00 (Prorated) Per Negotiated Contract (p. 42) Benefits include 12 sick days and 6 nonwork days (Prorated) State Pension with life insurance Tuition Reimbursement per the negotiated contract linked above Professional Development Opportunities Residency/Additional Provisions Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment #J-18808-Ljbffr ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT