School Psychologist (Spanish or Portuguese Preferred)

Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Psychologist Endorsement. Minimum experience as determined by the Board. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education and demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, psychological evaluation and counseling services. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Such other qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. Qualifications Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Psychologist Endorsement. Minimum experience as determined by the Board. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education and demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, psychological evaluation and counseling services. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Such other qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO Director of Pupil Personnel Services Essential Function To enable students to derive the fullest benefits from school by promoting their sense of self and by evaluating and working to ameliorate psychological or mental health problems that may interfere with their adjustment to school and the education program offered to them. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month contractual position EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in writing by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services Performance Responsibilities Participates in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all students with special needs. Administers, scores, and evaluates standard psychological tests for the purpose of assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social and behavioral characteristics of those students referred. Interprets the results of psychological testing and assists in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services and participates in the ongoing evaluation of the academic progress and educational placement of classified pupils. Serves as a case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate case records. Provides psychological counseling to students, parents, and staff, and as needed, makes referral to appropriate community resources. Assists in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars. Keeps the staff and community informed of the schools' psychological services. Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities. Observes students in the classrooms and other school settings. Serves as a consultant to parents, school personnel and community groups on child development and mental health topics. Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies. Performs all duties required as a member of the Child Study Team by administrative code, state and federal laws and Board policy. Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Superintendent of Schools or his designee. LBSEA 2026-2029 Contract - SALARY GUIDES TEACHER, p. 71

TEACHER: 2026-2027

Step BA

BA+30

MA

MA+30

1 62,201

1. 201
2. 201
3. 701

2 62,701

1. 701
2. 701

68,201 3 63,401

1. 401
2. 401
3. 901

4 64,151

1. 151
2. 151
3. 651

5 65,151

1. 151
2. 151
3. 651

6 66,151

1. 151
2. 151
3. 651

7 67,276

1. 276
2. 276
3. 776

8 68,576

1. 576
2. 576

74,076 9 70,276

1. 276
2. 276
3. 776

10 72,276

1. 276
2. 276
3. 776

11-11A

74,276 77,276 78,276 79,776 12 76,476 79,476 80,476 81,976 12A 79,176 82,176 83,176 84,676 13 81,976 84,976 85,976 87,476 14 86,376 89,376 90,376 91,876 15 90,961 93,961 94,961 96,461 16 95,661 98,661 99,661 101,161 OG 106,976

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