Options For Youth - San Bernardino County Pasadena , CA 91101
Posted 1 week ago
Job Description
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
Provide diagnostic services, counseling and recommendations for pupils with special needs.
Review student records, organize information, and determine appropriate assessment battery.
Observe students; assess, evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and write psychological reports.
Assess students' cognitive ability, social-emotional development, adaptive behavior, language development, academic achievement, learning potential and social needs.
Participate in the decision-making process regarding special placement of students.
Conduct parent counseling to aid parental understanding of student's program placement and reasonable expectations.
Participate in Individual Education Program meetings with students and parents as needed.
Plan, organize, and schedule calendar for IEP meetings and triennial evaluations; schedule monthly IEP meetings; establish assessment plan and coordinate with other staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, strategies and trends in educational, social and emotional adjustment assessment functions.
Knowledge of applicable and appropriate psychological and achievement appraisal instruments, techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of evaluation and research techniques, strategies and procedures.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction programs proven to be beneficial to pupils with special learning needs.
Excellent written and oral skills.
Ability to communicate well with students, parents and teachers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Five years of successful School Psychology experience preferred.
Master's degree with emphasis on School Psychology preferred.
Education and Experience:
Salary Range:
$85,000 - $105,000 Depending on Experience
Location:
Pasadena, CA; Duarte, CA
Options For Youth - San Bernardino County