SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST **OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE EL RANCHO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Open to all qualified applicants inside/outside El Rancho Unified School District. Contact Sandra Rodriguez at 562-801-7347.

About the Employer

The El Rancho Unified School District is committed to excellence in education. Our district acknowledges that the success of our students is the result of the contributions of the entire school community. The Human Resources Department is dedicated to meeting individual needs and supporting the professional growth of all employees. We seek the highest quality candidates to join the ERUSD family and be an instrumental part of shaping our students' future.

The District provides a variety of educational programs suitable to the needs of a multi-ethnic and varied socio-economic community, including a large Hispanic enrollment of ninety percent. The District is located in the City of Pico Rivera, conveniently located off the 605 and 5 freeways. We are a short drive from both beaches and mountain areas and are located next to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or the assigned designee by the Superintendent, serves as Psychologist for students in preschool through 12th grade. Evaluates needs of students, and plans and carries out programs enabling them to attain maximum achievement and adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Through the use of techniques and resources utilized in assessing, evaluating, and diagnosing, identifies special needs students and recommends supportive services.
• Offer recommendations for placement in the least restrictive environment.
• Actively participate in Student Study Teams (SST) and Individual Education Plan (IEP) Teams at assigned sites.
• Assess, diagnose, and make recommendations for remediation of learning deficiencies, social adaptation, academics, psychomotor skills, health, self-help, and vocational skills.
• Offer support and counsel to students in either individual or group sessions.
• Confer with school personnel and parents to develop techniques to deal with children with behavioral difficulties.
• Provide assistance and counsel to support teams writing or revising student Individual Educational Programs.
• Provide in-service education to staff and parents regarding children with special needs.
• Provide consultation and assistance to teachers regarding attainment of Individual Educational Program objectives and goals for children with special needs.
• Perform behavior intervention case management duties, such as conducting functional behavioral analysis and preparing behavioral intervention plans.
• Provide support for the creation of an effective environment for learning.
• Provide parent education related to students' needs.
• Respond to crisis situations (e.g., student tantrums and emotionally labile students) and assist with the assessment of students expressing suicidal ideation.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, other Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Physicians, and community agencies.
• Process and record appropriate information for cumulative folders.
• Prepare detailed reports on the analysis of pupils.
• Maintain Medi-Cal billing-related records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Psychology.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is desirable.

Desired Skills

• Experience with emotional disturbances.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Knowledge of IDEA and other laws pertaining to special education.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment of and educational planning for students with severe disorders of language, autism, hearing impairments, physical handicaps, and/or severely handicapped students.

Pay

Pay range: $110,632 - $119,347 annually.

Schedule

• 11-month position, 200 work days (2026-2027 school year).
• Full-time employment.

Benefits

May be given credit for previous experience not to exceed four (4) years placement on Step 5 of the salary schedule, but a maximum of twelve (12) years out-of-district experience may be granted towards longevity.