School Psychologist

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:

8/27/2025

Location:

District

Closing Date:

Until FilledDate: August 27, 2025

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

Terms:

Salary, terms and conditions as per PEA contract

Salary Range: $67,055- $94,219

Applications are accepted on-line only. To apply, go to and choose employment. Please upload all transcripts and certifications when applying.

Please submit resume, cover letter, references and applicable certifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline for Application: Until Filled E.O.E. m/f/d/v