Online Program School Psychologist at Opportunities for Learning - LA County
About the Employer
Are you an educator who wants to impact students’ lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, then Opportunities For Learning (OFL) is your place! OFL is looking for educators who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivating, and inspiring. Opportunities For Learning is a network of free public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFL saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For almost 30 years, OFL has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFL believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to developing a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, you might be the educator we’re looking for. We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone who is passionate about talent and recruiting and who is excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.oflschools.org.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Are you an educator that wants to make an impact in students’ lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, OFL is the place for you! OFL is looking for educators that are warm, outgoing, authentic, passionate and inspiring. OFL places great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well-being.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Job Description:
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
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Provide diagnostic services, counseling and recommendations for pupils with special needs.
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Review student records, organize information, and determine appropriate assessment battery.
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Observe students; assess, evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and write psychological reports.
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Assess students’ cognitive ability, social-emotional development, adaptive behavior, language development, academic achievement, learning potential and social needs.
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Participate in the decision-making process regarding special placement of students.
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Conduct parent counseling to aid parental understanding of student’s program placement and reasonable expectations.
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Participate in Individual Education Program meetings with students and parents as needed.
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Plan, organize, and schedule calendar for IEP meetings and triennial evaluations; schedule monthly IEP meetings; establish assessment plan and coordinate with other staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
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Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, strategies and trends in educational, social and emotional adjustment assessment functions.
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Knowledge of applicable and appropriate psychological and achievement appraisal instruments, techniques and procedures.
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Knowledge of evaluation and research techniques, strategies and procedures.
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Knowledge of curriculum and instruction programs proven to be beneficial to pupils with special learning needs.
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Excellent written and oral skills.
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Ability to communicate well with students, parents and teachers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
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Five years of successful School Psychology experience preferred.
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Master’s degree with emphasis on School Psychology preferred.
Education and Experience:
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Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with school psychology authorization.
Requirement of either*
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Proof of COVID19 Vaccination & Booster (if booster eligible) or
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Weekly COVID19 Negative Test ( option to participate in on-site weekly testing or obtain testing off site)
Requirement per California State Public Health Officer Order of August 11, 2021 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Order-of-the-State-Public-Health-Officer-Vaccine-Verification-for-Workers-in-Schools.aspx
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with school psychology authorization, Five years of successful School Psychology experience preferred, Master’s degree with emphasis on School Psychology preferred
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with school psychology authorization, Five years of successful School Psychology experience preferred, Master’s degree with emphasis on School Psychology preferred
Comments and Other Information
Company Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer-matched 401K plan. OFL provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba, and China, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California. We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make OFL and our students successful. To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.oflschools.org.
Comments and Other Information
Company Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer-matched 401K plan. OFL provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba, and China, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California. We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make OFL and our students successful. To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.oflschools.org.