School Psychologist

ALTA VISTA INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL Full-Time 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday; 8:00AM-4:30PM.Help Us Change LivesWe live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/How You Will Make An ImpactUnder the direction of the Psychological Services Coordinator, the School Psychologist performs a variety of professional activities involved in the observation, assessment and identification of psychological, behavioral, and educational needs of referred or identified students; develops/implements effective interventions, instructional approaches and strategies; develops behavioral, affective and or adaptive goals for students; provides educationally related mental health services to students and families; and consults/collaborates with other school team members in the planning and evaluation of school programs and services to meet the special needs of students.RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.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 servicesWrites 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 activitiesCoordinates and/or participates in multi-disciplinary assessments of students; collaborates with other team members in the development of multi-disciplinary reportsMonitors 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 appropriateDevelops, 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 presentationsProvides 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 strategiesAttends 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 requiredAssists in assuring educational activities for identified students comply with established standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies and proceduresCommunicates 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 neededProvide professional Development for special education and general education staffServe as the facilitator for high profile IEP meetingsServe as the school representative for SELPA program three year reviewsServe as a member of the school crisis teamProvide educationally related mental health services for all required studentsPerform other administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to timeKnowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certification, Etc.Knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, crisis management, tests and measurements, and effective instructional processesKnowledge of special education regulations and effective IEP writingProficiency in assessment of cognitive processes, achievement, social and emotional functioningAbility to maintain required timelines and work independently in a fast paced environmentAbility to synthesize and interpret diagnostic assessment dataAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team membersSelf-sufficient, organized, excellent communication skills (oral and written)Minimum QualificationsMasters Degree in School Psychology or related field requiredValid and/or Eligible to receive California Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Psychologist1 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 requiredProficient skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)TRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties is requiredPhysical RequirementsMental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordinationFinger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers togetherTalking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quicklyAverage Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary informationAverage Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machineryPhysical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs)Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work requiredWorking in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures