26-27 School Psychologist - Stella Middle Charter Academy

BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$59 - $121•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. The School Psychologist will provide services to children grades K-12, including screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, and work with outside agencies as appropriate. This role functions as a member of the Individualized Education Program team to determine student’s eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress. The School Psychologist will deliver academic interventions and DIS Counseling as needed for various students, assess students to determine present performance levels, learning styles, area of special education eligibility, if applicable design transition plans along with Individualized Education Programs, and collaborate with general and special education colleagues to supply enriched-academic programs that meet the needs of various students with learning disabilities.

Requirements

Master's degree required.
Possess or be eligible to possess a valid California Pupil Personnel Service credential authorizing service as a School Psychologist.
Must have passed CBEST
Knowledge of current and appropriate assessment tools, counseling techniques and behavioral and classroom management programs
Ability to work cooperatively with support services, including all special services and other school and district office personnel
Possession of a valid California State driver’s license
Solid knowledge of state and federal special education rules and regulations.
1+ year of classroom experience required
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with school staff, families and members of other professional disciplines
Organize and manage a caseload at multiple school sites
Recognize a potential crisis and deliver appropriate crisis intervention services
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, policies, regulations, requirements and restrictions
Accurately read, interpret, apply and explain regulations, policies and procedures to others
Be observant, emotionally stable, mature and deal effectively with others.
Operate a computer and be proficient with such programs as Welligent, Google docs/sheets, Excel, Powerpoint
Work well under pressure and maintain confidentiality, as appropriate for the position
Utilize strong organizational skills including maintaining accurate records and effectively developing and maintaining a database
Ability to write legally defensible psycho-educational assessment reports
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Have experience with or eagerness to counsel students on academic, social, and career areas.
Computer proficient; highly organized, ability to work with Microsoft word and outlook.
Knowledge of effective practices for providing psych services to students in school settings.
Laws, rules and regulations related to the provision of psychological services to children in a school setting
Diversity within urban education within Los Angeles, including academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnicity backgrounds of students
Child development, behavioral change, individual education programming, counseling and assessment techniques
Operate a motor vehicle
Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli
Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English
Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints
Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information
Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact
Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations
Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail
Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Must be able to logically solve problems
Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students
Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate strong classroom management skills
Must have a passion for teaching and student success
Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish or Korean strongly preferred.
3+ years of experience as school psychologist preferred;

Responsibilities

Provide both individual and group services to children that work towards improving academic and, or behavioral performance.
Coordinate and conduct assessments for all referred students and assures legal and timely completion
Interpret and analyze test results
Make behavioral observations in the classroom and other settings
Screen and evaluate referred children including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations.
Collaborate with all school staff regarding RtI implementation, Student Success Teams, Suicide Prevention and Bright Star Crisis planning.
Consult with parents, teachers, and other staff regarding any accommodations/modifications needed for a specific child including resolving students’ learning and behavioral needs.
Attends team Professional Learning Community meetings and discusses student cases, plans with team members around initial, triennial and high profile assessments.
Ensures that teams are coordinating assessment efforts to ensure timely completion of all assessments and IEP meeting timelines.
Participate as a member of the IEP team, contributing evaluation findings and collaborating with all members of the team to develop education plans.
Evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs, behavior management procedures and other services provided in a school setting.
Consult with parents to assist in understanding the learning and adjustment processes of students.
Provide community resources to students and parents when deemed appropriate
Provide home visits when necessary and appropriate.
Consults with community agencies such as probation departments, mental health, and welfare departments concerning pupils who are being served by such community agencies.
May be asked to act as Administrative designee at IEP meetings when not serving as School Psychologist
Establish and monitor necessary caseloads, work with schools and other staff to plan assessments and meetings.
Submit records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
Maintain test records of students assessed
Provide DIS counseling, maintain notes and service records, and track services on Welligent on weekly basis
Submit weekly action plans which highlight site location per day, student counseling sessions per day, and assigned assessments per week.
All compliance tasks and related projects must be reported to school site and Inclusive Education admin on a weekly basis
Participate in Inclusive Education Leadership monthly meetings and Inclusive Education quarterly retreats
Plan and implement professional development opportunities for staff and parents
Perform other related duties assigned