(This is a NON-PAID position )

Envision Education is seeking a highly talented individual to serve as School Psychologist Practicum Student for our Bay Area schools.

WHO WE ARE

Our mission is to transform the lives of students - especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college - by preparing them for success in college, career, and life. 

At Envision Education, we believe the current achievement gap reflects a systemic failure to understand how kids learn, what motivates them to learn, and what they need in order to learn well. We know that vibrant learning communities apply compassion and high expectations to inspire and empower students.  With a population that is 75% first-generation college bound, our approach is specifically designed to increase student engagement, deepen integration and understanding, promote active learning, and ensure college success.

Envision Education is a national model for using Project Based Learning and Performance Assessment to prepare students for success in college and in life.  Envision Education currently operates three small high schools and one middle school. We will be opening our second middle school in Oakland, CA in Fall 2019. Graduates go on to succeed in college at significantly higher rates than their peers: 99% attend college and 85% persist once they get there.

OUR APPROACH

We believe that deeper learning experiences challenge students to think critically, solve problems resourcefully, and collaborate productively. Students have an opportunity to use these skills and show what they know through portfolio defenses. In 8th, 10th and 12th grade, Envision students present a defense of learning, demonstrating their growth and learning. Similar to a master’s thesis defense, these presentations are required to graduate in 12th grade and are invaluable in preparing for life after high school. They practice for these defenses through regular exhibitions and in-class presentations.  Our students say portfolio defense is the hardest thing they have ever done, and nothing has prepared them more for college. Read about our approach here.

POSITION SUMMARY

The School Psychologist practicum student works under the general and direct supervision of the School Psychologist alongside other mental health counselors. With guidance and support, the practicum student will assist and/or support the psycho­educational evaluations process, assist with functional behavioral assessments, counsel students, participate as an active member of the IEP and special education team and perform other related activities as directed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports individual and group evaluations and diagnoses of learning, behavior and/or adjustment problems of students at assigned schools

• Assists with providing  guidance and assistance to students with learning, behavior and/or adjustment problems

• Assists with providing  support in developing appropriate individual and/or group programs of instruction and treatment of learning disabilities,

• Provides support in developing appropriate Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA’s) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP’s)  including performing FBA's and developing BIP's

• Assists in systematically re-assessing children with special educational needs as appropriate

• Assists with providing in-service training in learning, child development and child management to parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals and paraprofessionals in assigned schools

• Effectively communicates knowledge and ideas orally and in writing; maintains effective interpersonal relationships and communication in the professional setting

• Supports and/or participate in effective RTI and SST processes 

• Supports with the coordination of services with mental health counselors 

• Supports with providing  individualized services in a full-inclusion model

• Assists with mental health counseling in individual and group formats

• Attends weekly individual supervision with supervisor

• Participates and contributes to school psychology professional learning community

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the appropriate administrator and/or School Psychologist 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor's Degree and enrolled in a School Psychology Graduate Degree program

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Be committed to serving students in the least restrictive environment

• Be an active and collaborative member of the Learning Center (Special Education) and School Psychology team

• Be highly self-reflective and committed to improving their practice

COMPENSATION

• This is a NON-PAID position 

TO APPLY: Please submit your application, including a thoughtful cover letter at Envision Careers

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe deeply in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. Envision recruits, employs, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, and the many other characteristics that make us diverse.