School Psychologist

Position Type:

District/Teaching

Date Posted:

5/18/2026

Location:

District

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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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

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 www.pennsauken.net and choose employment.

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

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