School Psychologist (Non-Traditional)

JOB DESCRIPTION Page 1 of 3 PERTH AMBOY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - NON-TRADITIONAL Qualifications: Possession of New Jersey School Psychologist Certificate. Hold a Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Have excellent integrity and initiative. Have excellent experience in working with children and adolescents. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, learning assessment and diagnosis, psychological research related to learning, group and individual counseling. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary. Ability to speak Spanish is highly beneficial in this position. Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given. Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4. Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation. Reports To: Director of School Counseling and Related Services and Principal Statement of Job: The School Psychologist - Non-Traditional is responsible to the School Principal and Director of School Counseling and Related Services and for the provision of school-based psychological services for students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties and/or severe mental health issues. In addition, the School Psychologist - Non-Traditional provides services related to assessment, data collection and analysis, progress monitoring, staff consultation, school-wide practices to promote learning and resilience, prevention and intervention in the areas of mental health, behavior modification and instructional support, family-school-community collaboration, program planning and evaluation, and crisis preparedness, response, and recovery. The School Psychologist-Nontraditional is not responsible for completing Child Study Team evaluations. Duties and Responsibilities: The School Psychologist - Non-Traditional shall, within his/her certificate and in accord with terms and conditions of employment contained in the negotiated agreements, when and if applicable: Provide psychological services as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the assessment of, educational planning for, monitoring of students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties and/or severe mental health issues. Utilize observation and various assessment techniques as a certified psychological examiner to make psychological diagnostic evaluations of individual students in terms of social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development in order to identify and diagnose learning strengths, difficulties and adjustment problems which manifest themselves in the school setting.

JOB DESCRIPTION Page 2 of 3 PERTH AMBOY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - NON-TRADITIONAL (Cont'd.) Assist in the development of social, emotional, and behavioral goals for students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties and/or severe mental health issues. Monitor and determine whether the present educational program is the one best suited for a student's development and make appropriate recommendations for change where indicated. Administer, score and evaluate standard psychological tests for the purpose of assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social and behavioral characteristics of those students referred with significant social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties and/or severe mental health issues. Assist with group testing programs for measuring the aptitudes, achievements, interests, and social-personal development of students, and assist the instructional staff in interpretation of the findings so that programs are developed or modified to meet the needs of students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties and/or severe mental health issues. Share findings in writing and orally with appropriate staff and family so that effective interventions and programs are provided. Provide counseling in individual and group settings for students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties and/or severe mental health issues. Assist students with learning to take responsibility for behavior and attitudes, developing problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve conflict and crisis situations, and improving interpersonal relationships. Participate in program planning and evaluation activities that assess, develop, evaluate and monitor school-wide practices to support/promote learning and student resiliency. Ensure that decisions regarding individual, group, and system-wide prevention and intervention programs are grounded in research and are evidence-based. Serve as a liaison and coordinate services between the school and the mental health professional agencies and resources in the community. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to determine that educational programs are appropriate to the needs of those students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties and/or severe mental health issues upon classroom observation, teacher conferences and a comprehensive review of the pupil's cumulative folder. Conduct in-service training for the staff as required within particular area of expertise. Offer consultation to parents, administration, and other school personnel. Keep the community informed of the school's programs and the function of the School Psychologist - Non-Traditional. Assist in the development and implementation of school-wide, classroom, and individual positive behavior support plans.

JOB DESCRIPTION Page 3 of 3 PERTH AMBOY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - NON-TRADITIONAL (Cont'd.) Trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and assists administration and other school staff in responding to students in crisis. Notify immediately appropriate personnel and agencies of evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect or severe medical or social conditions. Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines. Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by supervisors. Keep current with the latest concepts in the area of school psychology and related fields. Attend required staff meetings and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director of School Counseling and Related Services and Principal. Verification of Competency:

1. District application and resume.
2. Required documentation outlined in the qualifications above.
3. A minimum of three letters of reference from former employers, teachers, professors or other professional sources.
4. Employment interview.
5. Official college transcript. Physical Demands, Visual Acuity and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
6. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
7. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
8. Speak and hear.
9. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
10. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
11. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

JOB DESCRIPTION Page 4 of 3 PERTH AMBOY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - NON-TRADITIONAL (Cont'd.) Environmental Demands: The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
2. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
3. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
4. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
5. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times. Terms of Employment: 10-month exempt, salaried position with agreement between the Perth Amboy Federation and the Perth Amboy Board of Education. Salaries, benefits, and leave time as negotiated. The School Psychologist - Non-Traditional will be evaluated by the Director of School Counseling and Related Services and Principal. Date Adopted: September 19, 2019 References: 18A:1-1,26-2; NJAC 6:3-1.21. 6:11-12.14