School Psychologist - Sycamore Canyon - 2026-2027 School Year

Santee School District•Santee, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and Pupil Services or designee and the immediate supervision of the site principal, the School Psychologist serves as a member of the Individualized Educational Planning Team; performs assessments and assists the IEP team in identifying needs, instructional goals, and program placement. Additionally, the School Psychologist performs designated instructional services for students whose Individualized Educational Program specifies psychological services and makes available consultation services to parents and school staff.

Requirements

A Master’s degree with advanced study in psychology.
Prior job related experience is desired.
Pupil Personnel Services School Credential
A California driver’s license and willingness to use own vehicle.
Knowledge of special education programs and instructional strategies.
In-depth knowledge of current behavior management principals and trends.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and dependable in implementing job responsibilities.
Demonstrated skill in interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work cooperatively with fellow professionals.

Responsibilities

Selects appropriate assessment methods and instruments as part of a multi-disciplinary individualized educational planning team.
Assesses general ability, academic performance, adaptive behavior, psychomotor skills and social/emotional status of students including performing Functional Analysis Assessments or Functional Behavioral Assessments.
Observes student behavior and learning characteristics in appropriate settings as part of the assessment process.
Prepares written reports of assessment findings following District procedures.
Presents and interprets assessment data.
Serve as multidisciplinary IEP team member.
Assists in determining individual educational needs, specifying goals/objectives and recommending placement.
Performs designated psychological/counseling services specified in IEPs for students and parents.
Monitor student progress on IEP goals/objectives for which he/she is responsible and report progress to parents as per District procedure.
Acts as the Behavior Intervention Case Manager as per District procedures.
Serves as a leader in the development of Behavior Support Plans and Positive Behavior Intervention plans.
Review records and conduct student and staff interviews in preparation for Manifestation Determination IEP meetings.
Design and implement parent education programs as required.
Communicates and consults effectively with parents, general and special ed teachers as needed.
Presents with an attitude of dedication, commitment, enthusiasm, and excellence toward students with exceptional needs.
Attends IEP meetings, student assistance team meetings, faculty meetings, in-service meetings, team meetings, grade level meetings or department meetings as indicated.
Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self selected professional growth activities.
Is aware of and meets requirements and standards of the specific job as interpreted through local school district board policy, county regulations and the state Education Code.
Maintains good public relations through involvement in such activities as PTA meetings, Halloween Carnivals and holiday programs.
Serves in various capacities at the school or the district level when required, such as providing in-service, reporting to the Board of Trustees and participating in school or district committees.
Shares in sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.
Will be available to serve as a consultant specialist in the area of behavior.
Performs other duties as designated or assigned by the Coordinator of Special Education.