School Psychologist

SPG Therapy & Education; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Professional Benefit stipend

Student Loan Pay Down Program

Referral Program

Job summary

SPG Therapy & Education in California is hiring School Psychologists for the 2026-2027 school year at $88K–$120K. Join a mission-driven team focused on helping children succeed through collaborative, mentorship-based support, with ongoing professional development and access to modern assessment tools.

The role requires valid California PPS Credential in School Psychology, in-person work, and strong skills in psychoeducational assessment, reports, and IEP participation, with mentorship and career

Qualifications

• Experience building connections with students and families.
• Ability to work effectively with school teams and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments per CDE and federal guidelines.
• Prepare comprehensive reports with diagnoses and recommendations.
• Determine eligibility for special education placement per individual needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and adhere to timelines.
• Provide counseling and consult with administrators, parents, and SPG staff.

Skills

Student rapport

Team collaboration

Education

California PPS Credential (School Psychology)

Job description

Now Hiring School Psychologists for the 2026-2027 school year! | $88K - $120K | California-Based | Founded and led by passionate clinicians, SPG is dedicated to helping kids shine and reach their full potential through creative and collaborative support. Our team thrives on connection, growth, personalized mentorship, professional development, and encouragement every step of the way. Join a community that celebrates your impact and empowers you to make real change in the lives of children and their families!

Why Choose SPG

• Receive ongoing mentorship and clinical supervision
• Access immediate support from experienced supervisors
• Participate in professional development consistently throughout the year
• Enjoy opportunities for career growth within a respected and growing organization
• Access to test kits, protocols, and online platforms and technology (ipads, etc.)
• Special Interest Group memberships – Culturally Linguistically Diverse, Behavior and SIGs are open to all employees

Recognized by Our People! Based entirely on employee feedback, SPG has been named a Top Workplace for the third year in a row. And we've also earned multiple Culture Excellence Awards and national recognition badges for innovation, leadership and employee appreciation!

What We're Looking For

• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Psychology
• Ability to work in person
• Proficiency in connecting with students and families, working alongside school teams
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and continuously develop their professional expertise

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments for referred students in accordance with California Department of Education and Federal guidelines.
• Prepare comprehensive, legally defensible written reports of assessment findings with diagnoses and specific recommendations, in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Certify pupils’ eligibility for placement in special education services, programs or classes in accordance with their individual physical, mental and emotional needs.
• Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, following due process timelines.
• Provide counseling services to students, as needed.
• Provide consultative support to administrators, parents, students, school-based personnel and SPG staff on matters pertaining to special education procedures and guidelines, mental health issues, child development, student behavior, learning problems and relevant intervention strategies and recommendations.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week, including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
• Professional Benefit stipend
• Student Loan Pay Down Program
• Referral Program! Refer a friend in the San Francisco Bay Area to SPG and receive a $3,000 referral bonus!

SPG Therapy & Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.