Applications will be accepted beginning Friday, April 11, 2025 12:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time).
Job Description
CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
HOURS OF WORK: Full-Time; 10 Months
WORKING CONDITIONS: Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Responsibilities
* Perform psycho-educational assessments of referred students as outlined by the student’s assessment plan; provide assistance in evaluation of educational programs and progress of students through various testing programs.
* Conduct evaluations and periodic reevaluations of Special Education students; prepare written reports with diagnosis and recommendations for specific prescriptions.
* Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate; facilitate teams as necessary to accomplish proper results.
* Provide consultative support as a subject expert to teachers, administrators, parents and students for regular and special education programs regarding classroom environment/school climate, child development and learning, family/peer relationships, Special Education procedures and guidelines, learning problems, styles and strategies, student behavior, promotion, retention and acceleration counseling, staff development, substance abuse, understanding cultures and mental health issues/interventions.
* Provide short-term counseling with referred students and families; assist with expulsions as referred.
* Recommend alternative approaches or techniques to facilitate the attainment of goals and objectives for individual students, groups of students, classrooms and schools; consult regarding special programs, opportunity programs, gifted programs and others as assigned.
* Communicate between staff and families; perform crisis counseling as necessary.
* Operate a computer and other standard office equipment; drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge
* Testing practices, procedures and methods.
* Various testing materials, instruments and equipment.
* Individual and group counseling techniques.
* Federal and State laws and regulations regarding special education and assigned duties.
* IEP preparation and implementation methods and procedures.
* Record-keeping techniques.
* Applicable sections of the State Education Code.
* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
* Principles of providing work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
* Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Abilities
* Perform professional evaluations of psychological, social and educational needs of students.
* Develop, write and implement comprehensive IEPs for special education students.
* Utilize various testing techniques, materials, equipment and instruments.
* Counsel effectively with students and parents.
* Prepare and maintain confidential records and files.
* Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
* Work confidentially with discretion.
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
* Work independently with little direction.
* Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
* Provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in educational or clinical psychology, including at least one year of internship under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist and experience in an elementary school setting.
Licenses and Other Requirements
Valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychology authorization or other appropriate credential.
Minimum qualifications note
Not applicable to changes in content.
References
None provided.
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