School Psychologist / Teacher Specialist at Diagnostic Center - Northern California
Job Summary
Job Summary
Join the staff at the Diagnostic Center, North in Fremont, California located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Become part of a team of nationally recognized expert educators working with California’s special educators and families. Make a difference! You will serve as a member of a transdisciplinary assessment team providing services to local school districts in 35 counties. You will have an opportunity to develop and conduct training programs and workshops for educators and families. Your skills and expertise will be shared and you will have opportunities for collegiality and professional growth. If you value education and promoting best practices; if you appreciate multiculturalism and diversity; if you are looking for research and publication opportunities; if you want to make a difference, we would like to meet you! Travel is required.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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- Provide consultation and assessment services
- Administer, score and interpret standardized and informal measures of assessment
- Compose comprehensive reports of assessment findings, implications and recommendations for instructional strategies and related services within the context of a multiple disciplinary report
- Attend parent/district conferences and meetings
- Develop and conducts training programs and workshops
- Travel throughout Northern California
Requirements / Qualifications
• Diagnostic Center Northern California Application (https://www.dcn-cde.ca.gov/about/jobs/documents/dcnfacultyapp.pdf) • Resume • Three Letter(s) of Recommendation • Copy of transcript(s) from BA/BS and beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required) • Attached CTC public view of credential status or credential copy
Minimum Qualifications : • California School Psychology Credential • Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology or related field • Minimum of 8 years’ experience working with students with disabilities • Experience in conducting psycho-educational assessments of students (ages 3 to 22) with a variety of disabilities (e.g. emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, autism, learning disability, ADHD, etc.) • Experience interviewing students, family members and school personnel • Knowledge and experience using California Ed. Code and DSM-5 • Excellent analytical and writing skills • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a transdisciplinary assessment team • Able to complete assignments with pre-established timelines • Ability to present assessment findings, implications and recommendations in a clear and sensitive manner to parents and school district personnel at student case conferences • Ability to develop and provide trainings and workshops • Ability to travel
- Credential Copy (California School Psychology )
Requirements / Qualifications
• Diagnostic Center Northern California Application (https://www.dcn-cde.ca.gov/about/jobs/documents/dcnfacultyapp.pdf) • Resume • Three Letter(s) of Recommendation • Copy of transcript(s) from BA/BS and beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required) • Attached CTC public view of credential status or credential copy
Minimum Qualifications : • California School Psychology Credential • Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology or related field • Minimum of 8 years’ experience working with students with disabilities • Experience in conducting psycho-educational assessments of students (ages 3 to 22) with a variety of disabilities (e.g. emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, autism, learning disability, ADHD, etc.) • Experience interviewing students, family members and school personnel • Knowledge and experience using California Ed. Code and DSM-5 • Excellent analytical and writing skills • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a transdisciplinary assessment team • Able to complete assignments with pre-established timelines • Ability to present assessment findings, implications and recommendations in a clear and sensitive manner to parents and school district personnel at student case conferences • Ability to develop and provide trainings and workshops • Ability to travel
- Credential Copy (California School Psychology )
Comments and Other Information
Come join the highly desirable Diagnostic Center, Northern assessment team, located in Fremont California. Become part of a team of nationally recognized expert educators working with Northern California’s special educators and families. Make a difference by sharing your expertise and skills with local school districts in 35 counties. All while making a direct impact on the future of education!
Desirable Skills
• Ability to conduct standardized and informal assessments
• Outstanding oral and written communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• An in-depth knowledge of special education law, procedures, disabilities and educational interventions
• Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum and Evidence-Based Practices
• Specific expertise in areas of non-biased assessment and alternative assessment
• Bilingual capability and multi-cultural background is highly desirable
Benefits
• Salary range: $89,748.00 - $120,624.00
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits (STRS/PERS)
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with highly competent individuals from other disciplines (e.g., physician, clinical psychologist, education specialist and speech language pathologist)
How to Apply:
Submit the following required documents:
• Diagnostic Center Northern California Application
• Resume
• Three Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Copy of transcript(s) from BA/BS and beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required)
• Attached CTC public view of credential status or credential copy
Submit the completed application packet to:
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Director - Human Resources
California School for the Blind
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
Additional Information:
Position to start next academic year – August 2022
Please see full job announcement at https://www.dcn-cde.ca.gov/about/jobs/index.aspx
For questions and/or additional information, please contact Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, at (510) 936-5587
Comments and Other Information
Come join the highly desirable Diagnostic Center, Northern assessment team, located in Fremont California. Become part of a team of nationally recognized expert educators working with Northern California’s special educators and families. Make a difference by sharing your expertise and skills with local school districts in 35 counties. All while making a direct impact on the future of education!
Desirable Skills
• Ability to conduct standardized and informal assessments
• Outstanding oral and written communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• An in-depth knowledge of special education law, procedures, disabilities and educational interventions
• Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum and Evidence-Based Practices
• Specific expertise in areas of non-biased assessment and alternative assessment
• Bilingual capability and multi-cultural background is highly desirable
Benefits
• Salary range: $89,748.00 - $120,624.00
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits (STRS/PERS)
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with highly competent individuals from other disciplines (e.g., physician, clinical psychologist, education specialist and speech language pathologist)
How to Apply:
Submit the following required documents:
• Diagnostic Center Northern California Application
• Resume
• Three Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Copy of transcript(s) from BA/BS and beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required)
• Attached CTC public view of credential status or credential copy
Submit the completed application packet to:
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Director - Human Resources
California School for the Blind
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
Additional Information:
Position to start next academic year – August 2022
Please see full job announcement at https://www.dcn-cde.ca.gov/about/jobs/index.aspx
For questions and/or additional information, please contact Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, at (510) 936-5587