Exciting Opportunity for a Certified School Psychologist
Join the staff of a new, innovative charter school in Atlantic City
The Atlantic City Community Charter School is expanding and searching for a
highly qualified School Psychologist to join our school team and help create a
VERY high-achieving school.
Position Title:
Position begins:
Application Deadline:
School Psychologist
August 2015
Open until filled
Overview:
The Atlantic City Community Charter School is an intensive literacy-focused school
emphasizing reading independently, voraciously, and successfully within a community of
caring indiiduals.
Summary of Expectations
Provide a full range of psychological services for students. Provide leadership in promoting an
understanding of positive mental health and the needs of children; consult with the instructional staff in
adjusting programs and experiences to enhance learning; counsel individuals and groups. The School
Psychologist will work with all whose responsibilities focus on the educational, social, and emotional
well-being of our students.
Job Requirements & Experience
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Standard New Jersey School Psychologist Certificate
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Experience and training in providing counseling to students and their families related to school
issues
Experience and training in conducting assessments and providing appropriate
diagnoses/recommendations
NJ DOE required background checks
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education
Responsibilities
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, learning
assessment diagnosis, psychological research related to learning and group & individual therapy
strategies.
Participate in the evaluation, classification and placement of all students with special needs
Administer, score and evaluate standard psychological tests for the purpose of assessing the
intellectual, educational, emotional, social and behavior characteristics of those students
referred
Interpret the results of psychological testing and assist in the development and coordination of
an appropriate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student requiring special education
and/or related services and participate in the ongoing evaluation of the academic progress and
educational placement of classified students.
Provide counseling to students and their families as needed in relation to school issues
Assist in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars
Identify and assess the learning, development and adjustment characteristics and needs of
individuals and groups, as well as, the environmental factors that affect learning and
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adjustment. Use assessment data about the students and their environment(s) in developing
appropriate interventions and programs
Provide interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and
adjustment
Provide consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel and community agencies to
enhance the learning and adjustment of students
Assist in planning, development and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning and
adjustment needs
Deliver a planned and coordinated program of psychological services
Apply ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological
services and observe relevant laws and policies that govern practice. Participate in professional
organizations and continually seek to improve professional knowledge and skill
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well
with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
To apply:
Email Letter of Interest, Resume, References, Copy of Certificate(s) to:
Gaeton Zorzi, Senior Vice-President for Elementary Programs
Superintendent, CSMI, LLC NJ Charter Schools
CSMI, LLC
419 Avenue of the States, Chester, PA 19013
At gzorzi@csmillc.com
Electronic submissions only.