School Psychologist

Job Description

This position interacts directly with students, parents, and teachers as needed to assess and provide recommendations for pupils with special needs. This position provides direct instructional support.

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 the 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 has proven 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 is preferred.

• Master's degree with an emphasis on School Psychology preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with school psychology authorization.

Salary Range:

$85,000 - $105,000 Depending on Experience

Location:

Pasadena, CA; Duarte, CA

• The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.