School Psychologist - Division of Student Programs, LACOE SELPA at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
THE POSITION: The School Psychologist shall conduct multidisciplinary psycho-educational evaluations of students from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate unique needs; counsel students with eclectic evidence-based counseling interventions (e.g., DBT, CBT, Mindfulness); parent counseling and training; provide trauma informed care practices; prepare recommendations regarding the education and placement of students; inform IEP Teams, parents and administrators regarding educational benefit and the least restrictive environment of students; provide leadership and training in crisis intervention, development of Behavior Intervention Plans, instructional modifications and therapeutic environments to assist in the development of positive and caring school cultures; contribute to the development and maintenance of positive relationships within the school and between the school, parents and private and public agencies; assist with school operations as needed; carry out duties under the supervision of the school principal or assistant principal. The position is not responsible for supervising staff. The position requires eight hours on the job daily. Additionally, since the school psychologist is considered an employee exempt from overtime there will be times the assigned professional responsibilities cannot be discharged within rigid time requirements. Employees in these categories are expected to be on duty during the hours that the Los Angeles County Office of Education requires their services. It is also recognized that these positions may involve evening and weekend responsibilities. For these reasons, exempt positions are normally paid at a higher salary rate and accrue vacation at a higher rate than non-exempt positions.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of education and experience that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: At least five (5) years’ experience working with at risk youth and/or students in special education, focusing on various disabilities including emotional disturbance, autism, ADD/ADHD, specific learning disabilities and/or severe disabilities. The following Licensures are highly desirable: LSCI, NCSP, LEP, BCBA, MFT, LCSW, Crisis Prevention Intervention, or Clinical Psychologist Education: A Master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application): Possess and maintain a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing service in school psychology.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. Applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, cover letter, resume, copy of credentials, and three current, dated and signed letters of recommendation by the deadline date. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application. (Please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.) Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: • Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for Educator” • Click on “Secured Search” • Put in your Social Security Number and Date of Birth and hit “Search” • All your credentials will appear with their document number • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it • Right click on the document and save it as a PDF to upload into EdJoin. CBEST Test Results: https://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_RequestACopyOfYourTestResults.html Contact Tom Leveron at Leveron_Thomas@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
- Credential Copy (Possess and maintain a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing service in school psychology - Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include 3 current letters that are dated and signed by the deadline date.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of education and experience that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: At least five (5) years’ experience working with at risk youth and/or students in special education, focusing on various disabilities including emotional disturbance, autism, ADD/ADHD, specific learning disabilities and/or severe disabilities. The following Licensures are highly desirable: LSCI, NCSP, LEP, BCBA, MFT, LCSW, Crisis Prevention Intervention, or Clinical Psychologist Education: A Master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application): Possess and maintain a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing service in school psychology.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. Applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, cover letter, resume, copy of credentials, and three current, dated and signed letters of recommendation by the deadline date. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application. (Please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.) Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: • Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for Educator” • Click on “Secured Search” • Put in your Social Security Number and Date of Birth and hit “Search” • All your credentials will appear with their document number • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it • Right click on the document and save it as a PDF to upload into EdJoin. CBEST Test Results: https://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_RequestACopyOfYourTestResults.html Contact Tom Leveron at Leveron_Thomas@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
- Credential Copy (Possess and maintain a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing service in school psychology - Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include 3 current letters that are dated and signed by the deadline date.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) may provide Remote Work (RW) or an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) at the administrator's complete discretion. LACOE considers RW and AWS a practical alternative work arrangement in cases where the individual employee, the job's essential functions, the supervisor, and other considerations are well suited to such an arrangement. An example may include positions that do not provide direct services. Not all employees and jobs are suitable for RW or AWS. Request for RW or AWS may be submitted and reviewed by the authorized supervisor and denied or approved per the program's policy.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for All Los Angeles County Office of Education Employees
Under Superintendent Policy 4060, COVID-19 Vaccination, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) requires that all LACOE employees, including substitute employees, temporary office workers, hourly/part-time employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. An individual is considered “fully vaccinated” when at least two weeks have passed since that individual’s receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. LACOE will consider requests for accommodations (exemptions) made by individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical reasons and/or sincerely held religious beliefs, subject to the interactive process.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Comments and Other Information
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) may provide Remote Work (RW) or an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) at the administrator's complete discretion. LACOE considers RW and AWS a practical alternative work arrangement in cases where the individual employee, the job's essential functions, the supervisor, and other considerations are well suited to such an arrangement. An example may include positions that do not provide direct services. Not all employees and jobs are suitable for RW or AWS. Request for RW or AWS may be submitted and reviewed by the authorized supervisor and denied or approved per the program's policy.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for All Los Angeles County Office of Education Employees
Under Superintendent Policy 4060, COVID-19 Vaccination, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) requires that all LACOE employees, including substitute employees, temporary office workers, hourly/part-time employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. An individual is considered “fully vaccinated” when at least two weeks have passed since that individual’s receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. LACOE will consider requests for accommodations (exemptions) made by individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical reasons and/or sincerely held religious beliefs, subject to the interactive process.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Application Deadline
11/19/2022 7:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
9/15/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
(a) $8,642 (b) $8,988 (c) $9,347 (d) $9,721 (e) $10,110
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time