School Psychologist

Palo Alto Unified School District; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100 percent employee (self)

Job summary

Palo Alto Unified School District is seeking a School Psychologist to provide mental health, consulting, educational, and diagnostic services across schools and programs to support student learning and development. The position operates with indirect supervision from the Site Principal.

Qualifications include a valid California PPS Credential and an English Learner certificate; candidates should prepare required documents for consideration and complete the district screening process.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential.
• Possession of an English Learner certificate (CLAD or BCLAD), as per by Board policy, may be required.
• Copy of Transcript (This is a Required Document)
• Credential Copy (This is a Required Document)
• Letter of Introduction (This is a Required Document)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (1-3 Letter(s) of Recommendation Required)
• Resume (This is a Required Document)

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of mental health, consulting, educational, and diagnostic services to assigned schools and programs throughout the district to facilitate learning and to promote the cognitive, social, and personal development of all students.
• Receives indirect supervision from Site Principal.

Education

PPS Credential (California)

English Learner certificate (CLAD or BCLAD)

Job description

School Psychologist at Palo Alto Unified School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

8/24/2026

Contact

Jaime Anderson

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add'l Salary Info

Placement on the management salary schedule

Length of Work Year

195 Days

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

TBD

Department

Mental Health and Wellness

Benefits

100 percent employee (self)

Job Summary

Job Summary

The School Psychologist provides a variety of mental health, consulting, educational, and diagnostic services to assigned schools and programs throughout the district to facilitate learning and to promote the cognitive, social, and personal development of all students. This position receives indirect supervision from Site Principal.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
• Possession of an English Learner certificate (CLAD or BCLAD), as per by Board policy, may be required
• Copy of Transcript (This is a Required Document)
• Credential Copy (This is a Required Document)
• Letter of Introduction (This is a Required Document)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (1-3 Letter(s) of Recommendation Required)
• Resume (This is a Required Document)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
• Possession of an English Learner certificate (CLAD or BCLAD), as per by Board policy, may be required
• Copy of Transcript (This is a Required Document)
• Credential Copy (This is a Required Document)
• Letter of Introduction (This is a Required Document)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (1-3 Letter(s) of Recommendation Required)
• Resume (This is a Required Document)

Links Related To This Job

• Palo Alto Unified School District
• PAUSD Salary Schedule
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