School Psychologist #0620-441 at Contra Costa County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Contra Costa County Office of Education is a unique agency. One of 58 counties in the state of California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public school student population in the state. Officially established in 1932, the CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of our county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges. CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 261 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support, to technology infrastructure and communication support. In addition, CCCOE provides some of the best, high level professional development opportunities for educators in the entire state. The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement – from test scores to college entrance rates. For more information about the County Office's programs and services, we invite you to visit our website at www.cccoe.k12.ca.us
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Special Education Department
THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Principal, the School Psychologist performs the following duties:
· Coordinates and provides counseling services appropriate to the needs of severely handicapped and emotionally disturbed and/or behaviorally disordered students.
· Administers and interprets psychological assessments
· Administers psychological tests
· Recommends services and placement
· Coordinates intake integration and exit plans
· Develops social, emotional and behavioral intervention plans
· Provides ongoing consultation to staff and parents or primary caregivers
· Other duties as required
Essential job functions for this position would include verbal communication in English; standing and sitting for extended periods of time, and occasional lifting of SH/SMH students.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of three years’ experience in both elementary and secondary public school settings working with children and adolescents with severe learning and behavior problems from a broad social economic class. Candidate must also possess knowledge and experience in inter-relating the instructional component with counseling. The candidate must demonstrate experience in working with teachers in the classroom and part of the instructional setting in order to implement programs and have experience working in public mental health settings. Preference in selection will be given to those individuals who have demonstrated experience in behavior management.
Must possess a California Pupil Personnel Credential in the authorized field of school Psychology.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
· Individuals must have the physical ability to lift and/or restrain students ranging in weight from child to adult.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicants must possess or qualify for: • A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing work as a School Psychologist or possession of the qualifications to apply for a permit is required. • The ability to lift with or without reasonable accommodations
Resume, transcripts and copies of credentials are required with application. Please see detailed job descriptions and supplemental information available at www.cocoschools.org/careers The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicants must possess or qualify for: • A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing work as a School Psychologist or possession of the qualifications to apply for a permit is required. • The ability to lift with or without reasonable accommodations
Resume, transcripts and copies of credentials are required with application. Please see detailed job descriptions and supplemental information available at www.cocoschools.org/careers The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
Comments and Other Information
The Contra Costa County Office of Education provides a full range of services to meet the needs of students with disabilities throughout the county. The Special Education Department serves students from birth to age 22 with a variety of disabilities including but not limited to autism, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, speech and language disorder, specific learning disability, and students with vision, hearing and health impairments.
The Counseling and Education Program (CEP) at Floyd I. Marchus School in Concord provides special education services and integrated counseling for approximately 110 elementary, middle, and secondary school students who have been identified with significant emotional and behavioral needs. Students are referred to the CEP from any of 16 participating school districts of the Contra Costa County SELPA (Special Education Local Planning Area) and neighboring SELPAs.
The Marchus CEP is committed to providing an integrated program that fosters healthy social emotional development and academic achievement for students with significant behavioral and social-emotional challenges. Students will be educated in the least restrictive environment with the aim of transitioning to a less restrictive educational or community setting.
Comments and Other Information
The Contra Costa County Office of Education provides a full range of services to meet the needs of students with disabilities throughout the county. The Special Education Department serves students from birth to age 22 with a variety of disabilities including but not limited to autism, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, speech and language disorder, specific learning disability, and students with vision, hearing and health impairments.
The Counseling and Education Program (CEP) at Floyd I. Marchus School in Concord provides special education services and integrated counseling for approximately 110 elementary, middle, and secondary school students who have been identified with significant emotional and behavioral needs. Students are referred to the CEP from any of 16 participating school districts of the Contra Costa County SELPA (Special Education Local Planning Area) and neighboring SELPAs.
The Marchus CEP is committed to providing an integrated program that fosters healthy social emotional development and academic achievement for students with significant behavioral and social-emotional challenges. Students will be educated in the least restrictive environment with the aim of transitioning to a less restrictive educational or community setting.
Application Deadline
6/30/2020 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/10/2020
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Appropriate placement on Certificated Salary Schedule, available on our website www.cocoschools.org/careers. Comprehensive benefits included.
Length of Work Year
1.0 FTE, 6.5 hours/day, 189 days/year
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Needed
2020-2021 School Year
Location
Marchus School, Concord, CA
Transfer Application Deadline
5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Please submit a Transfer Request Form with your Edjoin application.