School Psychologist

Sweetwater Care; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced School Psychologist to join our leadership team in California. The role focuses on supporting students academically and socially, advising on interventions, and collaborating with the Child Study Team and Special Education staff.

The School Psychologist will administer psychological assessments, participate in IEP planning, provide staff PD, and ensure compliance with state laws.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational or clinical psychology, with at least one year internship under supervision.
• Valid School Psychologist Credential.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological counseling to students, parents, and staff.
• Conduct psycho-educational evaluations and develop reports on findings.
• Collaborate on IEP teams and assist with goals and objectives per child’s educational plan.
• Administer and evaluate standard psychological tests to assess development when needed.
• Maintain appropriate records and coordinate with staff and families.
• Ensure all services comply with state laws and regulations.

Skills

Counseling

IEP collaboration

Assessment administration

Record keeping

Education

Master's degree in educational or clinical psychology

Internship under supervision of credentialed school psychologist

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, like-minded educator to join our leadership team as the School Psychologist. The School Psychologist will work consistently and creatively to meet the needs of all students, be responsible for academic advising and student socialization, collaborate on the Child Study Team, and partner with School Leaders and campus-based Special Education teams to provide related professional development to teachers and staff.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ROLE:

• Providing psychological counseling to students, parents, and staff
• Conducting psycho-educational evaluations of school-aged children identified or suspected of having learning or behavioral disabilities, and to develop reports on findings.
• Providing psychological counseling to students, parents, and staff, and as needed make referral to appropriate community resources.
• Observing pupils in classrooms and other school settings
• Serving as member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team for students with psychological concerns
• Facilitating goals and objectives per individual child’s educational plan
• Administering and evaluating standard psychological tests to assess the intellectual, educational, emotional, social, and behavioral development of referred students, if needed
• Maintaining appropriate records
• Working in coordination with school personnel and parents to develop appropriate programs for eligible students.
• Ensuring all services are performed in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Fulfilling any other school psychologist needs that arise in the school.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to master's degree in educational or clinical psychology, including at least one year of internship under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid School Psychologist Credential.
• Valid California driver's license.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Successful experience in planning and providing School Phycologist services to children in a medical or educational setting.

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