School Therapist

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Telehealth sessions

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education seeks a School Therapist to support students academically, socially, and emotionally through individual and group counseling in a Special Education program for grades K-12. The role includes collaboration with educators, parents, and professionals and is based in San Jose and Pacifica.

Starting salary ranges from $71,000 to $80,000 per year, with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in educational counseling, therapy, social work or a closely related field of study.

Responsibilities

Providing individual and group counseling sessions to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance, including crisis intervention consultation as needed.

Skills

ABA/PBIS knowledge

Special education experience

MS Office

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master’s degree or higher in educational counseling/therapy/social work

CA driver’s license (current or ability to obtain)

Licensed: LMFT | LCSW | PPS

Crisis management training certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Starting Salary: $71,000 - $80,000 /year based on experience. Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12. Assigned Locations: San Jose | Pacifica.

We are seeking a School Therapist to join our award‑winning Special Education team and support students academically, socially, and emotionally through individual and group counseling, collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals.

Responsibilities

Providing individual and group counseling sessions to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance, including crisis intervention consultation as needed.
Conducting interviews with students, family members, and school personnel to gather information required to assess student social, emotional and behavioral adjustment to school and the community.
Maintaining regular contact with students' parents/guardians to inform of student's progress, areas of difficulties and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.
Developing and updating Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIP) as needed in adherence to company, school, state and federal regulations and procedures.
Attending and participating in IEP team meetings, facilitating at the discretion of the school district, and actively participating in other team meetings when necessary to address specific student and parent concerns.
Collaborating with education and social services professionals to develop appropriate agency services for students and their families.
Providing case management functions for students, including coordination of parent meetings, emergency transportation requests, disciplinary actions such as detention/suspension, and coordination with outside therapists.
Collaborating with teachers, parents/guardians, district personnel, and service providers to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems, establishing and maintaining effective public relations and projecting a positive company image.
Ensuring the use of positive teaching methods by conducting monthly climate data through direct observation of classroom staff's implementation of IEP goals and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
Providing guidance, consultation, and assistance to teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure appropriate curriculum, schedule, and services, based on each student's IEP and other applicable goals.
Assessing student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems and providing applicable training and guidance to classroom staff accordingly to address student needs.
Functioning as a role model for effective teaching of students and for communication and problem solving with staff, reinforcing the school's emphasis on behavior analytic, empirical approach to education, the extensive use of data in decision making, and the use of positive reinforcement to achieve maximum performance when working with students and co‑workers.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in educational counseling, therapy, social work or a closely related field of study.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining one or more of the following credentials:
- LMFT | LCSW | PPS
Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid CA state driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company‑approved crisis management training.
Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with autism related disabilities, emotional disturbance and/or challenging behaviors.
Well‑versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data‑based decision making, and functional analysis/behavior intervention plans.
Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for students with diverse needs, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision making ability.
Well‑versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.