Company Description

About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized "Knowledge Is Power Program" network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark's South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and five in Camden providing a world-class education to over 10,300 students. To learn more, visit www.kippnj.org .

Job Description

School Psychologist
KIPP New Jersey is looking for a strong candidate with a track record of developing future leaders and a New Jersey State licensure. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of strong leadership in generating student achievement. You are committed to doing whatever it takes to help our students succeed.

Here's what you need to know:
We're looking for School Psychologists for the 2020-21 school year! Our network is seeking great School Psychologists to help our students with special needs climb the mountain to college. Our child study team members are dynamic leaders in our school communities. They love students, families and the community they serve. They are also willing to do whatever it takes to make sure their students learn and achieve.

Here's what you'll be doing:
Joining one of our schools as a school psychologist comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Here are a few for this position:

• Serve on the child study team responsible for the identification, evaluation, determination of eligibility and review of the individualized education program and placement of classified scholars.
• Administer, score and evaluate standard psychological tests for the purpose of assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social and behavioral characteristics of referred and classified scholars.
• Consult on the educational needs of classified students.
• Interpret school psychological testing to school staff and scholar guardians.
• Collaborate with other specialists and agencies in the implementation of classified scholar programs in the school and the community.
• Serves as primary case manager for classified scholars and maintains appropriate case records.
• Coordinates the development, monitoring, and evaluation of individual education plan.
• Coordinates annual reviews and the reevaluation processes.
• Collaborates to provide needed staff professional development.
• Collaborates with the Director of Behavioral Health to monitor the implementation of behavior implementation plans.

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Master's Degree in School Psychology.
• NJ School Psychologist Certificate.
• Solutions oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Student Focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the school's unique community.
• This job requires the individual to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent a legally required accommodation, pursuant to a New Jersey Executive Order and federal and state guidance

Nice to Have

• Experience creating Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.
• A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, an optional subsidized wireless plan through Verizon, a school laptop and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the New York City area.

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer