School Psychologist

Glendale Unified School District; United States; Sur place; USD 117 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Glendale Unified School District is seeking a School Psychologist to provide psycho-educational evaluations, consultation, and counseling. The candidate will work with students, families, and staff to support learning and behavior, aligning services with LCAP goals.

The position requires a Master’s degree and California PPS credential, with counseling experience desirable. Work occurs in the Administration Building, following a defined school-year calendar and salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with credential coursework completed.
• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential for school psychologist.
• Counseling experience desirable.

Responsabilités

• Assists with development and implementation of LCAP related to psycho-educational evaluations.
• Conducts psycho-educational evaluations and makes recommendations for interventions.
• Supports threat assessments and referrals for follow-up services.
• Consults with teachers to tailor classroom methods for learning and behavior.
• Aids parent conferences, pupil evaluation sessions, and profiling of learning strengths.
• Represents the District in liaison with community mental health and agencies.

Connaissances

Plan and organize

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Formation

Master's degree

California PPS credential

Description du poste

• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
  
• Location:
  Administration Building
  
• Closing Date:
  11/12/2026 at 9:00AM
  

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

DESCRIPTION

The school psychologist provides services to students, parents, teachers, administrators, paraprofessional staff, and community agencies through a variety of special and unique services, including psycho- educational evaluations, consultation, and counseling.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master's degree required, including all courses needed to meet credential requirement.

Credential

Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential authorizing service as a school psychologist.

Experience

Counseling experiences is desirable.

WORK YEAR

Current work year is 205 work days, to be worked between July 1 and June 30. Work year will begin immediately after appointment.

SALARY SCHEDULE

Placement on the Certificated Management Salary Schedule depending on education and experience. The current seven-step salary range (which includes longevity) is $116,803.33 to $134,755.93

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with development and implementation of the District's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) as related to psycho-educational evaluations, consultation, and counseling.
• Conducts psycho-educational evaluations, and makes recommendations for interventions and placement in special programs.
• Supports and assists administration with threat assessments to determine if/when a student is a threat to self or others. Makes appropriate referrals for follow-up support and services.
• Consults with teachers in the development and implementation of classroom methods and procedures designed to facilitate pupil learning to support learning and behavior disorders
• Aids teachers in parent conferences, pupil evaluation sessions, and subsequent pupil profiling of learning strengths and weaknesses.
• Consults with school administrators regarding appropriate learning objectives for children.
• Plans developmental and intervention programs for students in general education and special education programs.
• Serves as a core member of the Student Study Team in assigned schools.
• In collaboration with other members of the Student Study Team, plans, devises, and recommends instructional materials and learning programs for pupils with special needs.
• Consults with parents to assist in understanding the learning and adjustment processes of children.
• Advises principals, counselors, and teachers on proper action in cases of pupil exemption, non- promotion, and acceleration and behavior problems.
• Participates in in-service training offered to District staff.
• May provide consultation with regards to referral to the Gifted and Academically Talented Education (GATE) Program.
• Represents the District as liaison between the schools and community mental health and juvenile agencies.
• Provides referral and consultation services to and with community agencies. Serves as liaison between the school, the family, and the selected community resource when therapeutic, academic, and/or social services are provided.
• Advises secondary counselors on the need for pupil program changes.
• Makes referrals to, and works closely with, Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled; University Affiliated Projects; Children's Hospital; California Children's Services; State Department of Health; speech therapists; physicians; psychologists; and psychiatrists.
• Reevaluates pupils enrolled in special education as required by law.
• Makes visitations to special education non-public schools to determine appropriateness of educational programs for special education pupils.
• May assist site administrator with confidential employee matters and investigations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage time.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards students, learning, and teaching.
• Ability to observe and evaluate student activities.
• Ability to cope with multiple tasks.
• Ability to drive to sites to communicate and meet with staff and students.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use, computer-based programs.
• Ability to listen without bias and provide appropriate feedback.
• Knowledge of methods for effective collaboration and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic, and disability groups.
• Demonstrate understanding, patience, and approachability toward students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral English.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and problem-solving skills
• Oral and written proficiency in a second language preferred.

SUPERVISION

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Special Education, with indirect supervision by the site administrator if assigned to a school site.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

• Application Materials

All applicants must submit a letter of introduction, a resume of training and qualifications, a copy of a valid California credential authorizing service as a school psychologist, and five (5) current references via the online platform.

2. Application Submission Deadline

All application materials must be submitted via the online platform no later than 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026.Applications submitted directly to Human Resources will not be accepted.

3. Personal Interviews

After initial screening of all applications, selected candidates will be contacted for a personal interview with District administration.