School Psychologist

Lifelong Learning Administration Co • Fresno, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

AMBASSADOR PHILLIP V. SANCHEZ II PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is seeking a full-time School Psychologist to provide support to various school sites within the region. This role may require travel between locations to meet site-specific needs. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of students, supporting their growth and development. The School Psychologist will work under the direction of the Psychological Services Coordinator, performing professional activities related to the observation, assessment, and identification of psychological, behavioral, and educational needs of students. They will develop and implement effective interventions, instructional approaches, and strategies, as well as behavioral, affective, and adaptive goals for students. The role also involves providing educationally related mental health services to students and families, and collaborating with other school team members in the planning and evaluation of school programs and services to meet the special needs of students.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in School Psychology or related field required
• Valid and/or Eligible to receive California Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Psychologist
• 1 year of specific experience performing professional psychology duties in a school or clinical environment including work with children, adolescents and special education programs and services required
• Proficient skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, crisis management, tests and measurements, and effective instructional processes
• Knowledge of special education regulations and effective IEP writing
• Proficiency in assessment of cognitive processes, achievement, social and emotional functioning
• Ability to maintain required timelines and work independently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to synthesize and interpret diagnostic assessment data
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members
• Self-sufficient, organized, excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Responsibilities

• Determines eligibility for and recommends special education services and various other programs; refers students and families to various County Office, school district and community programs and services
• Writes assessment reports concerning psychological observations, assessment findings and diagnoses; prepares, distributes and maintains a variety of records, reports and files related to students, IEPs, BSP's, BIP's, health, counseling and other assigned activities
• Coordinates and/or participates in multi-disciplinary assessments of students; collaborates with other team members in the development of multi-disciplinary reports
• Monitors student progress through classroom observations and ongoing communications with teachers, administrators, students and families concerning the progress of students; suggests modifications and adjustments to instructional, developmental and remedial strategies as appropriate
• Develops, implements, and conducts in-service training sessions for parents, faculty and staff to enhance educational, developmental and remediation services for students; prepares and delivers oral presentations
• Provides consultation, training and technical assistance to families, educators and others concerning psychological, behavioral and educational issues and problems; interprets psychological findings and provides detailed and technical information concerning treatment, developmental and remediation plans, programs, practices, procedures, techniques and strategies
• Attends and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and various other meetings concerning students with special needs; collaborates with parents, school staff and administrators in the development and implementation of IEP's, Behavior Support Plans (BSP's) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP's) as required
• Assists in assuring educational activities for identified students comply with established standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
• Communicates with school personnel, outside agencies and the public to exchange information, coordinates activities and resolve issues or concerns; provides crisis intervention and counseling for students and families during crisis situations as needed
• Provide professional Development for special education and general education staff
• Serve as the facilitator for high profile IEP meetings
• Serve as the school representative for SELPA program three year reviews
• Serve as a member of the school crisis team
• Provide educationally related mental health services for all required students
• Perform other administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level