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School Psychologist - Special Education at West Contra Costa Unified School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
2/3/2021
Contact
Meuy Saechao
(510) 307-4633
Number of Openings
6

Add'l Salary Info

$62,662.79 - $109,562.58
Length of Work Year
197 Work Days + 39 Hours
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   
Primary Function: The School Psychologist is responsible for the provision of psychological services in the schools. The School Psychologist provides services to children, teachers, parents, community agencies and the school system. Directly Responsible to: SELPA Director, Special Education Services Immediate Subordinates: School psychologist interns are assigned by the Chair, Psychology Services and child care aides employed in grant projects (e.g. EMH/PIP) through Psychology Services or Special Education Services. Assigned Responsibilities: Consultation with school administrators concerning appropriate learning objectives for children and the planning of developmental and remedial programs for pupils in regular and special education programs. Consultation with teachers in the development and implementation of classroom methods and procedures designed to facilitate pupil learning and to overcome learning and behavior disorders. Consultation with parents to assist in understanding the learning and adjustment process of children. Psycho-educational assessment of specific learning, emotional and behavioral disabilities, including, but not limited to, case study evaluations, recommendations for remediation and placement and periodic re-evaluation of such children. Psychological counseling of children and parents, including parent education. Consultation with community agencies such as child protective services, probation departments, mental health clinics, welfare departments, attendance review boards, county assessment teams and youth service agencies. Consultation and the supervision of pupil personnel services' workers, as assigned. Collection and interpretation of group data to assist the district in meeting its objectives in relation to the district's philosophy statement. Professional growth and development in order to keep current with the latest information on child health, education, welfare and assissment/consultation services. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Personal: Must exhibit, through training and experience, those qualities essential to maintaining effective working relationships in the area of Pupil Personnel Services. Minimal Training: Shall hold a Master's Degree with emphasis in school psychology. Shall hold a clear Pupil Services Credential with authorization in school Psychology with a minimum of one year successful internship as a school psychologist.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Interested applicants must complete an application on EdJoin.org. Applications must include: •Letter of Interest, outlining qualifications, experience, and training which qualify the applicant for the position •Current resume •Three (3) letters of recommendation plus 3 additional references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses (references must be within the last 2 years) •Copies of PPS School Psychologist Credential or equivalent Submitted applications will be screened by a panel and those most qualified will be invited to an interview. WCCUSD provides district contribution towards medical benefits with access to a variety of group health plans plus vision and dental benefits. strong behavior intervention skills.

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Resume

    Interested applicants must complete an application on EdJoin.org. Applications must include: •Letter of Interest, outlining qualifications, experience, and training which qualify the applicant for the position •Current resume •Three (3) letters of recommendation plus 3 additional references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses (references must be within the last 2 years) •Copies of PPS School Psychologist Credential or equivalent Submitted applications will be screened by a panel and those most qualified will be invited to an interview. WCCUSD provides district contribution towards medical benefits with access to a variety of group health plans plus vision and dental benefits. strong behavior intervention skills.

    • Letter of Introduction
    • Letter(s) of Recommendation
    • Resume

      Comments and Other Information

      Non-Discrimination Policy: West Contra Costa Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, parental or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have been discriminated against, immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of the Office of Educational Equity, Rhonda Haney, Title IX Compliance Officer at 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 at 510-307-4538 or rhaney@wccusd.net. Politica de No Discriminación: En el Distrito Escolar Unificado de West contra Costa los programas escolares, actividades y prácticas debe estar libre de discriminación, intimidación, acoso y acoso basada en la real o percibida raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, grupo étnico, edad, religión, estado civil o paternal o familia, física o mental, el sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género o expresión de género; o sobre la base de la asociación de una persona con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si usted cree que ha sido discriminado, inmediatamente ponga se en contacto con la/el director/a de la escuela y / o Director de la Oficina de Equidad Educativa, Rhonda Haney, la oficial sobre la conformidad del Título IX ubicada en 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 o 510-307-4538 o rhaney@wccusd.net.

      Comments and Other Information


      Non-Discrimination Policy: West Contra Costa Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, parental or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have been discriminated against, immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of the Office of Educational Equity, Rhonda Haney, Title IX Compliance Officer at 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 at 510-307-4538 or rhaney@wccusd.net. Politica de No Discriminación: En el Distrito Escolar Unificado de West contra Costa los programas escolares, actividades y prácticas debe estar libre de discriminación, intimidación, acoso y acoso basada en la real o percibida raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, grupo étnico, edad, religión, estado civil o paternal o familia, física o mental, el sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género o expresión de género; o sobre la base de la asociación de una persona con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si usted cree que ha sido discriminado, inmediatamente ponga se en contacto con la/el director/a de la escuela y / o Director de la Oficina de Equidad Educativa, Rhonda Haney, la oficial sobre la conformidad del Título IX ubicada en 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 o 510-307-4538 o rhaney@wccusd.net.