School Psychologist (Student Services) at Sequoia Union High School District
About the Employer
About the Employer The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) serves more than 9,000 students in grades 9 through 12 from multiple diverse communities in the mid-Peninsula region between San Francisco and San Jose. Its location, coupled with its diverse student population, allows students the opportunity to learn to excel in a global society and interact effectively with people of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. The student population in the district is reflective of the diversity in California, with 45% who identify as Hispanic/Latino, 8.2% as Asian, 2.4% as African-American/Black, 2.1% as Pacific Islander, .2% as Native American, and 34.9% as White. SUHSD is committed to advancing racial, gender identity, and sexuality equity in order to ensure that all students are welcomed in a safe environment that values diversity. The district seeks to hire, support, and retain staff members that reflect the diversity of its student population. Description of Prospective Applicants We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, specifically, anti-bias educators who are racially conscious, equity-focused, and motivated to support the success of all of our students.
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Brief Description of Position
The School Psychologist applies specialized competencies in assessment and remediation of the learning process, of interpersonal relationships, and of personality dynamics to help students, parents, and the school make school more profitable for students with special needs.
Administration Relationship
The School Psychologist is directly responsible to the Chief Administrator for Special Education. While on the school site, the school psychologist is supervised by the principal.
Minimum Degrees/Credentials/Experience Required for Position
M.A. (M.S.), and valid California credential authorizing school psychology services.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assess learning potential or scholastic aptitude, and evaluate the achievement of skills and ability of students as the need indicates by conducting psycho-educational evaluations for initial referrals and triennial reevaluations for RSP, SDC, TDS, NPS, and private school students.
2. Recommend educational and psychological remediation for students with learning, emotional, and behavior disorders.
3. Provide feedback to school, community agencies, and private practitioners as appropriate.
4. Chair Individual Evaluation and Planning Team (IEPT) Committees, present cases, and recommend student placement for special education programs according to district and Title V regulations.
5. Participate in pre-expulsion procedures for special education students (conduct assessments, coordinate manifestation determination IEP, testify at expulsion hearings).
6. Participate in planning, implementing, and assessing district programs for special education students.
7. Serve as learning and mental health consultant on Student Study Team and on Section 504 team and conduct 504 assessments as needed.
8. Provide case management for RSP students on site.
9. Coordinate referrals to and involvement of outside agencies, e.g. Probation, County Mental Health, private practitioners.
10. Articulate with feeder districts regarding district procedures for special education students and students with special needs and coordinate and attend IEP meetings for incoming 9th graders.
11. Monitor compliance of RSP, SDC programs with federal and state mandates and assist the instructional vice principal in the coordination of special education services.
12. Provide, as time permits, direct service (e.g., counseling) to regular and special education students with adjustment problems.
13. Provide consultation for staff and parents to assist in their understanding of students with learning, emotional, or behavioral problems.
14. Coordinate standardized testing accommodations (SAT, PSAT).
15. Participate in determining need for new programs to serve students with various learning, educational, and cultural differences.
16. Participate in staff development programs or workshops regarding regular and special education.
17. Serve as custodian of confidential records at school site.
18. Assume other related responsibilities as may be assigned by the director of the special education department.
7/19/88
Revised 5/31/01
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
B.A. or B.S. Degree Valid California Credential authorizing School Psychology Services A complete EdJoin application An up-to-date resume Letter of Introduction Three letters of recommendation (no more than two years old) Please include one reference who was/is an administrator in a supervisory role for you Official transcripts of degrees CBEST/CSET/PRAXIS/RICA (all that apply)
Letter of introduction that speaks to the candidate’s equitable practices by addressing the following prompts: Describe your skills and experience related to the position for which you are applying that makes you an ideal candidate who can foster consistent excellence in student outcomes and engage and prepare all students to excel in a global society. Ensuring equity in education is a necessary component in narrowing the achievement gap. Educators are responsible for ensuring equity by recognizing, respecting, and attending to the diverse strengths and challenges of the students they serve. Explain how you would implement an equitable environment for students in the position for which you are applying.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
B.A. or B.S. Degree Valid California Credential authorizing School Psychology Services A complete EdJoin application An up-to-date resume Letter of Introduction Three letters of recommendation (no more than two years old) Please include one reference who was/is an administrator in a supervisory role for you Official transcripts of degrees CBEST/CSET/PRAXIS/RICA (all that apply)
Letter of introduction that speaks to the candidate’s equitable practices by addressing the following prompts: Describe your skills and experience related to the position for which you are applying that makes you an ideal candidate who can foster consistent excellence in student outcomes and engage and prepare all students to excel in a global society. Ensuring equity in education is a necessary component in narrowing the achievement gap. Educators are responsible for ensuring equity by recognizing, respecting, and attending to the diverse strengths and challenges of the students they serve. Explain how you would implement an equitable environment for students in the position for which you are applying.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume