LTR School Psychologist (SCMS)

LTR School Psychologist (SCMS) JobID: 4385

Position Type:

Educational Support Staff (Certified)/School Psychologist

Date Posted:

4/7/2026

Location:

Schuyler Colfax Middle School

Date Available:

May 2026

Closing Date:

04/17/2026

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WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Wayne, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: C-109 - School Psychologist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of Master's Degree
• Valid NJ Educational Services Certificate with a School Psychologist endorsement.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Director of Student Support Services

JOB GOAL:

To serve as a member of the basic Child Study Team under the Department of Student Support Services. Areas of responsibility may include evaluation, assessment, planning, follow-up, consultation and counseling. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner consistent with the regulations outlined in the NJ Administrative Code Title 6A Chapter 14.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes all functions required of a Child Study Team member.
• Conducts a psychological evaluation to ascertain the student's cognitive, behavioral, social-emotional and adaptive functioning.
• Analyzes and synthesizes all information collected in the evaluation process to determine the level of cognitive functioning, as well as emotional competency on the functional level.
• Provide consultation to staff and parents regarding techniques and activities for teacher's use with students who have emotional and/or adjustment problems.
• Works collaboratively with staff in order to determine student eligibility as well as appropriate programs and services.
• Completes Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students identified as eligible for special education and/or related services.
• Monitors student progress as it relates to classroom performance, grades, behavior and IEP goals.
• Serves as a liaison to classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.
• Maintains confidential records on all referred students.
• Functions as a case manager for all classified students.
• Participates on the school's Intervention and Referral Services Team, if requested.
• Serves as a member of the crisis management team and makes appropriate referrals as necessary.
• In the capacity of a school based counseling consultant, provides support to students, parents, teachers and staff members.
• Provides thorough and timely reports, data and other related information to the Director of Student Support Services.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned by the Director of Student Support Services.
• Provides school based counseling services to students as documented in IEPs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

ANNUAL EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on the evaluation of non-certificated staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

accommodations 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:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls

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.

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions
• Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or

operation of equipment

• Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times

BOARD APPROVAL DATE: December 20, 2013, Agenda Item #H -13-18

REVISED BOARD APPROVAL DATE: November 14, 2024, Agenda Item #M.9

SALARY:

In accordance with WEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

The link is available on the Wayne Township Public Schools website under District Info.

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision