REPORTS TO : SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR (S)
The School Psychologist provides psychological services to general education students and students with disabilities; develops individual case studies of students to determine eligibility for special programs; assists in the development of behavior support plans and functional behavior assessments; consults with school personnel, parents, and others concerned with the progress of students; and provides both individual and group counseling as well as case management for counseling services. Integrates program to fit a fully inclusive special education program.
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts psychological assessments and develops case studies of individual students to determine educational needs, learning characteristics, and social behavior relevant to educational placement and instructional planning.
- Interprets the findings of individual case studies to the IEP team.
- Participates in the process required by federal, state, and local regulations for the identification, placement, and review/re-evaluation of students with special needs.
- Assists in developing a written individual educational plan for students who are determined eligible for special education placement and/or service; assists in developing recommendations regarding eligibility, and program placement.
- Assists in developing behavioral objectives for individual students and special class groups; suggests implementation strategies as appropriate; and confers with teachers and parents regarding strategies for the solution or amelioration of individual learning or adjustment problems of students.
- Counsels students individually and in groups to assist them in educational achievement and personal or social adjustment. Assist with implementing school-wide social emotional programs (Way of Council).
- Assists with the organization of, and serves as a leader in, staff development activities in the field of psychological services.
- Participates in Student Study Team meetings and the RtI process as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education
- An earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, and
- An earned Master’s degree in School Psychology from a regionally accredited university, OR
- Current enrollment in a School Psychology Master’s degree program in a regionally accredited university with Internship eligibility.
- Certifications One of the following California credentials or combination of credentials authorizing K-12 service must be in force and on file.
- General Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing service as a school psychologist;
- Service Credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services designating service as a school psychologist;
- School Psychologist Credential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics ? Knowledge of the growth and development of children and adolescents, learning theory, and mental health concepts.
- Sensitivity to, and understanding of, the unique differences and needs of disabled students and their parents.
- Knowledge of uses and limitations of standardized individual and group tests, and semi-projective devices.
- Ability to assume leadership in teacher/staff development activities.
- Understanding of the relationship between the total education program as well as counseling and psychological services.
- Facility in oral and written communication.
- Appropriate appearance and cleanliness.
- Appropriate manner including poise, tact, good judgment, and ability to work effectively with District personnel, community representatives, and students.
No new employee can begin employment until all local mandated trainings are completed and the fingerprint cards are processed by the California Department of Justice and it is determined that there is no criminal conviction that would prohibit the employee from working with students and staff.
