School Psychologist - Fenton Avenue Charter School at Fenton Avenue Charter School
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Qualifications
Education:
- An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an accredited college or university;
- Pupil Services Credential or License authorizing service as a school psychologist
Experience: Successful experience as a school psychologist in an in elementary school setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
- Knowledge of the growth and development of children and adolescents, learning theory, and mental health concepts.
- Sensitivity to, and understanding of, he unique difference and needs of disabled students and their parents.
- Knowledge of uses and limitations of standardized individual and group tests, and semi-projective devices.
- Ability to assume leadership in teacher/staff development activities.
- Understanding of the relationship between the total education program as well as counseling and psychological services.
- Facility in oral and written communication.
- Appropriate appearance and cleanliness.
- Appropriate manner including poise, tact, good judgment, and ability to work effectively with Charter School personnel, community representatives, and students.
- Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, language, disability and socioeconomic groups, and to work effectively with other personnel, parents and students.
10. Mobility to traverse all areas of the work site.
11. Health: Physical and mental fitness as certified by a licensed physician and surgeon or medical officer pursuant to Education Code Section 44839 and evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis pursuant to Education Code Section 49406.
12. SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
Job Purpose
Provides psychological services to general education students and students with disabilities; conducts psycho-educational assessments to assist in determining eligibility for special education services and the development of educational programs; consults with school personnel, parents and others concerned with the progress of students; and provides individual and group counseling services as needed.
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Responsible to Director of the Charter School |
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Major Job Responsibilities
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Requirements / Qualifications
Must hold a Valid California Basic Pupil Personnel Services credential, authorizing service as a School Psychologist.
All supporting documentation, (Letter of Interest, detailed resume, three (3) current reference letters, transcripts) must be scanned and attached to your online application. Please DO NOT mail hard copies to our office, our application process is paperless. Only online applications will be reviewed. Copy of Transcript PPS Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Reference Resume
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Must hold a Valid California Basic Pupil Personnel Services credential, authorizing service as a School Psychologist.
All supporting documentation, (Letter of Interest, detailed resume, three (3) current reference letters, transcripts) must be scanned and attached to your online application. Please DO NOT mail hard copies to our office, our application process is paperless. Only online applications will be reviewed. Copy of Transcript PPS Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Reference Resume
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
This position is for Fenton Avenue Charter School (TK - 5th grade) which is located in Lake View Terrace on the edge of the East San Fernando Valley. We believe that achieving the mission depends equally upon establishing a school community in which everyone shares a deep commitment to one another’s success. At Fenton Schools, collaboration is the norm. If selected for the position, the applicant must obtain and/or provide the following before beginning employment:
*Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and/or FBI
*Proof of Tuberculosis clearance
*Social Security Card or US passport for payroll purposes
*Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
*Verification of references submitted
The Fenton Charter Public Schools prohibits discrimination against its employees and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the organization. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)
Comments and Other Information
This position is for Fenton Avenue Charter School (TK - 5th grade) which is located in Lake View Terrace on the edge of the East San Fernando Valley. We believe that achieving the mission depends equally upon establishing a school community in which everyone shares a deep commitment to one another’s success. At Fenton Schools, collaboration is the norm. If selected for the position, the applicant must obtain and/or provide the following before beginning employment:
*Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and/or FBI
*Proof of Tuberculosis clearance
*Social Security Card or US passport for payroll purposes
*Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
*Verification of references submitted
The Fenton Charter Public Schools prohibits discrimination against its employees and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the organization. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)