Psychologist at Paramount Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome to Paramount Unified School District. Paramount strives to create a collaborative and supportive environment for our employees so that they may focus on our main goal to serve the needs and interests of our students. The District is comprised of 20 schools: eleven elementary schools, four middle schools. Paramount High School as well as Odyssey High School STEM Academy, Buena Vista Alternative Learning, Paramount Adult School and Paramount Community Day School. Paramount Unified also has a robust Early Childhood Education program for our youngest learners. District enrollment is approximately 11,500 students, of which 95% are unduplicated.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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PRIMARY FUNCTION
Participates in multidisciplinary assessments as a member of a site School Assessment Team. Provides information from a variety of sources including psychoeducational assessments, observations and assessments to assist in the development of educational programs to meet the identified needs of students. Serves as a general resource to parents and staff regarding appropriate educational and behavioral strategies and methodologies.
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Psychologist directly responsible to the Director of Special Education and Teacher Support
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Consults with school administrators concerning: appropriate learning objectives for students, planning of developmental and remedial programs for pupils in regular and special education school programs and the development of educational research and evaluation
• Consults with teachers in the development and implementation of classroom methods and procedures designed to facilitate student learning and to accommodate learning and behavioral differences
• Consults with parents to assist them in understanding the learning and adjustment processes of students
• Consults with community groups and agencies concerning students who are being served by such resources and agencies
• Consults with and provides technical expertise to: other pupil services staff providing services related to students needs (placement and developmental), and significant adults with whom the student relates
• Provides psychoeducational assessment and diagnosis of specific learning and behavioral disabilities, including but not limited to: case study evaluation, recommendation for remediation or placement and periodic re-evaluation of such students
• Provides psychological counseling and other therapeutic techniques for students and parents
• Provides parent education
• Maintains a program of accountability and evaluation in an effort to produce visible and measurable results
• Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Special Education
QUALIFICATIONS
• Possession of a valid California credential authorizing service as a Psychologist
Requirements / Qualifications
To apply and be considered for an interview, please log on to www.edjoin.org. Your application must be accompanied by the following documents: (REQUIRED - Please scan with online application) 1. Cover letter of application indicating qualifications and reasons for applying 2. Updated and detailed resume of experience and training 3. Three (3) recent letters of recommendation all dated within the last two years. Please ensure that references in your letters of recommendation address your performance in your present or most recent position and are all dated within the last two years. 4. Copy of appropriate credential(s). DOCUMENTS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED VIA FAX, MAIL, EMAIL OR IN PERSON If you should have any problems with this website, please contact edjoin's helpdesk for assistance at (888) 900-8945. If you are selected for interview, we will contact you. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Requirements / Qualifications
To apply and be considered for an interview, please log on to www.edjoin.org. Your application must be accompanied by the following documents: (REQUIRED - Please scan with online application) 1. Cover letter of application indicating qualifications and reasons for applying 2. Updated and detailed resume of experience and training 3. Three (3) recent letters of recommendation all dated within the last two years. Please ensure that references in your letters of recommendation address your performance in your present or most recent position and are all dated within the last two years. 4. Copy of appropriate credential(s). DOCUMENTS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED VIA FAX, MAIL, EMAIL OR IN PERSON If you should have any problems with this website, please contact edjoin's helpdesk for assistance at (888) 900-8945. If you are selected for interview, we will contact you. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Comments and Other Information
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENDER IN ANY OF ITS POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
Comments and Other Information
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENDER IN ANY OF ITS POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.
Application Deadline
6/27/2022 12:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/15/2022
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$100,967 minimum to $125,452 maximum, plus $1,000 for an earned Ed. D. or Ph.D., plus benefits
Length of Work Year
194 days - 11 months
Employment Type
Full Time