School Psychologist District Wide

Beach Park School District #3; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in California seeks a School Psychologist to assist in identifying students needing special intervention. The role includes conducting evaluations, developing educational programs, and consulting with parents and educators to address school-related issues. Candidates must hold an appropriate State of Illinois Certificate and demonstrate a commitment to professional growth. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on the educational experience of students.

Qualifications

• Must possess an appropriate State of Illinois Certificate.
• Experience with educational intervention and program development.
• Ability to conduct functional behavior assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying students needing educational intervention.
• Conduct case study evaluations.
• Provide recommendations for individual educational programs.

Skills

Understanding of RtI & MTSS process

Behavior management consultation

Conducting case study evaluations

Functional behavior assessments

Education

Appropriate State of Illinois Certificate

Job description

Date Posted: 6/28/2024

Location: District Wide

Position Type: Student Services/ Psychologist

School Psychologist

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Qualifications

Appropriate State of Illinois Certificate

Job Goal

To assist in the identification of students needing special intervention and assist in the development and implementation of programs to meet identified needs.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists with screenings to identify students who may need educational intervention.
• Attends building referral team meetings.
• Understands RtI & MTSS process for eligibility.
• Conducts case study evaluations.
• Provides verbal and written report of information obtained from the case study.
• Chairs/attends multidisciplinary conferences (MDCs) for those students evaluated.
• Consults with school personnel regarding behavior management and learning problems.
• Consults/counsels with parents and/or students to assist in the remediation of school related problems.
• Provides consultation for necessary individual educational programs or needs.
• Provides relevant inservice education for school personnel.
• Continues professional improvement by attending conventions and workshops, reading journals and other professional publications, and exchanging ideas with colleagues.
• Makes appropriate recommendations regarding ways to assist a student referred for examination.
• Conducts functional behavior assessments; assists in development of Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Conducts observations of students in a variety of school environments when necessary.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by an administrator.