School Psychologist

Pennsauken Public Schools

place Pennsauken, 08110

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Counseling, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field, Psychology

JobID: 2388

Position Type:
District/Teaching

Date Posted:
5/18/2026

Location:
District

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Date: May 18, 2026
From: Office of the Superintendent
Subject: Vacancy
Position: School Psychologist - District

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

Participates in the evaluation, classification and placement of all pupils 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 referrals 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 continuing education and other professional growth activities
Observes pupils in 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 other related duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or student personnel services director

Qualifications

Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Psychologist Endorsement (Masters in School Psychology Preferred)
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
MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
New Jersey State residency requirements for public employees in effect

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