School Psychologist

About the role

The School Psychologist is responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success.

Responsibilities

• Provide legally compliant multidisciplinary psycho-educational evaluations.
• Maintain a variety of records, including IEP meeting schedules, annual and triennial IEP dates, assessment logs, DIS counseling progress notes and Registers, personal student files, student suspension records, Behavior Emergency Reports, Manifestation Determination files, Behavior Support Plan IEP Review dates, AB 3632 Referral logs and files, Inventory logs and other files and logs as required.
• Create and access multiple types of databases; utilize internet-based IEP document programs (such as Special Education Information Systems-SEIS or SIRAS); able to create documents using MS Office Power Point, Excel, and Word.
• Adhere to school regulations, the Department of Psychological Services/Counseling Professional Standards and National Association of School Psychologists Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Minimum two (2) years working with at risk youth and/or students in special education focusing on various disabilities including emotional disturbance, autism, ADD/ADHD, specific learning/severe disabilities.
• A valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential issued by the state is required.
• The following Licensures are highly desirable, but not required: LSCI, NCSP, LEP, BCBA, MFT, LCSW, Crisis Prevention Intervention, or Clinical Psychologist.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Skills

• Legal compliance in psycho-educational evaluations.
• Record keeping and database management.
• IEP conference participation and problem-solving.
• Collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$45 - $70 per hour

Schedule

Per Diem (Variable)