School Psychologist

The mission of Gabriella Charter Schools is to join academic rigor with the creativity of dance to engage the hearts and minds of young people in underserved communities, empowering them to excel both inside and outside the classroom. Gabriella Charter Schools is composed of two high-performing, dance-themed charter schools in the Los Angeles community.

GCS 1 serves grades TK-8 and is located in the community of Echo Park. GCS 2 serves grades TK-8 and is located in the community of Historic South Central. GCS has garnered accolades, including the State's Distinguished School Award and Exemplary Arts Program Award, the California Honor Roll, California Gold Ribbon Award, the Title 1 Achievement Award, California Pivotal Practice Award, the California Charter School of the Year award, and a ranking by USC as one of the best charter schools in California.

GCS has also been recognized for its success in serving students with disabilities and under-resourced families. In 2020, Innovate Public Schools, in partnership with USC, ranked GCS1 as a top public middle school for low-income Latinx students in English and math and ranked GCS1 and GCS2 as top public elementary schools for low-income Latinx students in English and math.

The School Psychologist provides a full range of school psychological services to children in grades K-8 such as screening and assessment, as well as leading and supervising Tier III behavioral and mental health supports. They will play a key role in building and maintaining a positive school-wide culture, and will assist the Director of Special Education in evaluating students for special education services, as well as supporting high-needs behaviors at the site.

The School Psychologist will also be an integral member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine student's eligibility for special education services, appropriate programming, and suggest strategies and support for educational, academic, and behavioral needs. The School Psychologist will manage and supervise School Counselors and BIIs, and ensure behavioral and mental health support are provided on campus.