QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey School Psychologist certificate required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and participate in determination of eligibility of students for special education and/or related services according to NJAC 6A:14.
• Serve a member of the basic Child Study Team.
• Serve as a case manager for students with disabilities by coordinating the development, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of IEP's.
• Deliver appropriate related services to students.
• Provide preventive and support services to students with disabilities.
• Provide services to the general education staff regarding techniques, materials and programs for students experiencing difficulties in learning.
• Prepare psychological assessment reports as required by state regulations for the eligibility determination for special education related services.
• Interpret psychological assessments to parents, teachers, principals and other appropriate staff members.
• Participate in the decisions regarding classification, placement recommendations and program development and implementation of the IEP.
• Serve as a member of the I&RT Team or CORE Team as directed.
• Act as a resource person and consultant for Morris School District staff members, students, parents and the community.
• Communicate with and serve as members of appropriate school and community committees/agencies.
• Maintain contacts with other professionals in the field of mental health and special education.
• Provide school-based psychological or crisis-intervention services as needed.
• Perform such other tasks and assuming such other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services or designee.
• Contract Terms:  184 days/year

You MUST fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION to be considered for this position.  We DO NOT ACCEPT paper resumes, paper applications, faxes or emails.

        Position requires appropriate New Jersey Certification.

Please complete application at: www.applitrack.com/msdk12/onlineapp  

• Upload resume
• Upload All New Jersey Certificate(s)
• Upload All Transcripts (Undergraduate & Graduate) 

The Morris School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer/AA

Salary:      In accordance with the established Morris School District  Salary Guide currently ranging from $67,095 - $116,805 Benefits:  Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription, and dental benefits.                         Sick, personal and bereavement day allotments are included.  

Effective September 1, 2011, The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.

Morris School District is a regular school district located in Morris County with 10 schools, 455 teachers and 5,178 students. Total Revenue is $161,736,000 and is trending up. Morris School District spends $26,452 per student per year on instruction.