School Psychologist
About The Position
The Regional School Psychologist supports students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally across multiple CWC LA campuses. The role partners with teachers, families, school leaders, and the regional Special Education team to provide assessments, develop high-quality IEPs, and support inclusive learning environments. The position is based at the Regional Support Office in Los Angeles, California, and requires travel between campuses. The psychologist provides direct student services, conducts formal assessments, supports IEP development and implementation, maintains compliant records, and collaborates with school teams and families. The position calls for equity-centered practice, strong organization, flexibility across multiple campuses, and a commitment to a caring and inclusive community aligned with CWC LA’s mission and core values. Employment terms are governed by the applicable United Teachers Los Angeles collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential or a valid pathway; applicants are asked to upload it with their application.
- Demonstrated success supporting diverse student populations.
- Strong assessment, counseling, report-writing, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to travel between multiple campuses.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in charter schools or multi-site roles.
- Fluency in a second language, ideally Spanish or Korean.
- Experience with crisis intervention and restoration practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group services, including counseling, crisis response, mentoring, and safety plans.
- Develop and implement IEP social-emotional and behavioral goals using service-delivery models that support inclusive classrooms.
- Monitor and document student progress accurately, clearly, promptly, and in compliance with applicable practices.
- Conduct formal assessments of cognition, academic functioning, adaptive behavior, and social-emotional development.
- Draft comprehensive, culturally responsive assessment reports and communicate findings clearly to families and teams.
- Participate in IEP meetings and provide expertise to support student-centered, legally compliant decisions.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, IEP documentation, assessment timelines, and regional reports.
- Collaborate with teachers, service providers, and school leaders to support strong IEP implementation and aligned classroom supports.
- Provide classroom strategies and consultation that promote social-emotional learning, inclusive practices, and behavior support.
- Contribute as a member of the regional Special Education team, collaborating across disciplines and with regional leadership.
- Communicate proactively and compassionately with families about assessment results, student progress, and recommended supports.
- Build trusting, culturally responsive partnerships with families that honor their voice and encourage shared decision-making.
- Manage competing priorities across campuses with flexibility, initiative, and problem-solving.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Contribute to a joyful, caring, and inclusive community aligned with CWC LA’s mission and core values.
- Travel between multiple campuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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