California Department Of Education Solana Beach , CA 92075
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Goal: - To enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by promoting their sense of self and by treating any psychological or mental health problems. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Develop individual and group problem solving techniques and interpersonal relation skills
Provide a climate within which parents, students, and staff can gain assistance with problems
Implement the Title V regulations for placement of students in special education program
Consult in the placement of students in the special education program
Assist in the development and implementation of an evaluation design which includes formal and informal assessment procedures
Assist in determination of most appropriate instruments for Solana Beach students, programs, school, and district; interpret test data, researching available tests necessary to meet individual school needs
Provide inservice training for staff on standardized administration techniques
Interpret individual and group test data for staff and parents
Coordinate the utilization of evaluation data as feedback and guide for the instructional program
Recommend behavior management techniques/curriculum alternatives and specific instructional strategies to staff and parents; maintain contact with community agencies and appropriately utilize outside agencies based upon identified needs of students
Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating staff development activities in the areas of behavior management, testing, guidance, and teaching strategies
Clarify to all publics and implements philosophy and goals of special education program; participate in the development of needs assessments, researches, writes, develops, and evaluates schemes for specific programs; work closely with site administrator on special programs
Furnish own reliable transportation in order to travel to other sites as assigned
Maintain confidentiality and a positive attitude at all times; perform other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE OF: Communication systems, laws relating to student placement in special education, District philosophical base for exceptional students, modern behavior management and counseling techniques, a working model of counseling, appropriate group and individual testing instruments, psychometric evaluation principles and procedures, diagnostic/prescriptive intervention, modern learning theory and curriculum, principles of evaluation, statistical analysis, community agencies and evaluation capabilities to serve clients, research techniques, program writing, and evaluation design, and management skills necessary for special programs. Council and assist students, parents, and staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals and in the development of realistic personal expectancies. ABILITY TO: Establish rapport and trust with staff, students, and parents, implement a functional counseling model, apply modern psychometric techniques, function as a team member in prescriptive programs, clearly communicate to all persons the meaning of test data, relate to personnel in community agencies, effectively counsel clients on selection of appropriate agencies, provide evidence of personal skills, and provide evidence of skills in interpersonal relationships. Qualifications and Terms of Employment: - Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with an emphasis in school psychology, or other valid California credential with an authorization in school psychology.
School experience preferred
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
190 day work year
Current DMV Clean Driving Record Report
Criminal Justice Department Fingerprint Clearance
Pre-employment physical Working Environment
Physical Abilities
Hazards: - Office, school site and classroom settings
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing in order to monitor students
Use of hands and fingers to utilize technological equipment
Bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, or reaching to assist students
Sitting in order to work at desks or tables
Exposure to climatic elements and intermittent noise
Potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
California Department Of Education