
School Psychologist - Special Education Department at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the assigned Administrator, perform a variety of professional activities involved in the observation, assessment and identification of psychological, behavioral and educational needs of referred or identified students, develop/implement effective interventions, instructional approaches/strategies/methodologies, develop behavioral, affective, and/or adaptive goals for students, provide psychological counseling, and guidance services to students and families, consult/collaborate with other school team members in the planning and evaluation of school programs and services to meet the special needs of students.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation b the deadline date will be considered to interviews. The following must be submitted by the deadline date: *Complete online application *Resume *3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) *Copy of valid Credentials *Unofficial College Transcripts and degree -Upon hire must present TB clearance, official transcripts, DMV Driver's printout, CA driver license, and proof of auto insurance liability. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: Donna Franklin or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the assigned Administrator, perform a variety of professional activities involved in the observation, assessment and identification of psychological, behavioral and educational needs of referred or identified students, develop/implement effective interventions, instructional approaches/strategies/methodologies, develop behavioral, affective, and/or adaptive goals for students, provide psychological counseling, and guidance services to students and families, consult/collaborate with other school team members in the planning and evaluation of school programs and services to meet the special needs of students. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. This position is certificated management and exempt from the certificated bargaining unit. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree psychology or related field and one (1) year experience performing professional psychology duties in a school or clinical environment including work with children, adolescents and special education programs and services. CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS: Hold California Credential authorizing service as a School Psychologist. Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV H-6 printout required. View attached job description for complete details. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation b the deadline date will be considered to interviews. The following must be submitted by the deadline date: *Complete online application *Resume *3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) *Copy of valid Credentials *Unofficial College Transcripts and degree -Upon hire must present TB clearance, official transcripts, DMV Driver's printout, CA driver license, and proof of auto insurance liability. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: Donna Franklin or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the assigned Administrator, perform a variety of professional activities involved in the observation, assessment and identification of psychological, behavioral and educational needs of referred or identified students, develop/implement effective interventions, instructional approaches/strategies/methodologies, develop behavioral, affective, and/or adaptive goals for students, provide psychological counseling, and guidance services to students and families, consult/collaborate with other school team members in the planning and evaluation of school programs and services to meet the special needs of students. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. This position is certificated management and exempt from the certificated bargaining unit. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree psychology or related field and one (1) year experience performing professional psychology duties in a school or clinical environment including work with children, adolescents and special education programs and services. CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS: Hold California Credential authorizing service as a School Psychologist. Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV H-6 printout required. View attached job description for complete details. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.