School Psychologist 60% (2024-2025 School Year) at Hermosa Beach City School District
About the Employer
Thank you for considering employment with the Hermosa Beach City School District. The Hermosa Beach City School District is nestled in a beautiful beach city just 7 miles south of the LAX airport. HBCSD is currently comprised of three school sites, Hermosa View, Hermosa Vista, and Hermosa Valley School. We are a TK thru 8th grade school district with a friendly staff, an involved parent community, and high expectations. Our mission is to work in partnership with our community to empower and prepare students to achieve and thrive by providing a relevant education, a safe and healthy environment, and an inclusive culture. We are seeking talented individuals that are willing to support our vision and meet our growing community’s needs.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent and School Site Principal, when at a school site, will provide psychological services to the school district including counseling, consulting, in-service assessment and evaluations to meet the educational needs of students; evaluates and assesses special education programs; and to do other related activities as directed.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Hermosa Beach City School District
School Psychologist
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Coordinator of Psychological and Child Services will provide psychological services to the school district including counseling, consulting, inservice assessment and evaluations to meet the educational needs of students; evaluates and assesses special education programs; and to do other related activities as directed.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
? Shall be responsible to the Coordinator of Psychological and Child Services and the school site principal when working in school;
? Shall hold consultations and counsel with pupils, parents, teachers and school principals;
? Shall be responsible to perform psychoeducational evaluations for pupils who are candidates for special education programs, including completing observations, testing, gathering pertinent data, completing a written report and presenting the findings at Individual Education Plan meetings;
? Shall work with school site principals in the identification of exceptional children;
? Shall assist in providing services to school principals in programs of special education in their schools, as well as, the Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) when appropriate;
? Shall attend district and county meetings as appropriate;
? Shall attend Individual Education Plan meetings as appropriate;
? Shall provide DIS (Designated Instructional Services) Counseling as appropriate;
? Shall participate in Student Study Team (SST) meetings;
? Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Current special education law and procedures, and timelines, Current educational theory and philosophies in regards to curriculum modification instruction strategies for the pre-school, elementary and middle school levels, current testing protocols and procedures for ability testing, auditory and visual processing evaluations, and social/emotional evaluations, ability to develop and monitor student behavior plans and to perform functional behavior analysis as needed, and student and staff development techniques.
Ability to: Establish rapport and work effectively and constructively with staff, students, parents and community members. Ability to creatively solve problems and work through the conflict resolution process as needed. Communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Valid Pupil Services Credential (School Psychology Specialization)
Experience: At least three (3) years experience in elementary school, middle school or intermediate school directly related to special education; evidence of successful educational leadership, counseling experience, and special program coordination required.
WORK YEAR
Work Year: 195 days
School Psychologist
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Coordinator of Psychological and Child Services will provide psychological services to the school district including counseling, consulting, inservice assessment and evaluations to meet the educational needs of students; evaluates and assesses special education programs; and to do other related activities as directed.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
? Shall be responsible to the Coordinator of Psychological and Child Services and the school site principal when working in school;
? Shall hold consultations and counsel with pupils, parents, teachers and school principals;
? Shall be responsible to perform psychoeducational evaluations for pupils who are candidates for special education programs, including completing observations, testing, gathering pertinent data, completing a written report and presenting the findings at Individual Education Plan meetings;
? Shall work with school site principals in the identification of exceptional children;
? Shall assist in providing services to school principals in programs of special education in their schools, as well as, the Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) when appropriate;
? Shall attend district and county meetings as appropriate;
? Shall attend Individual Education Plan meetings as appropriate;
? Shall provide DIS (Designated Instructional Services) Counseling as appropriate;
? Shall participate in Student Study Team (SST) meetings;
? Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Current special education law and procedures, and timelines, Current educational theory and philosophies in regards to curriculum modification instruction strategies for the pre-school, elementary and middle school levels, current testing protocols and procedures for ability testing, auditory and visual processing evaluations, and social/emotional evaluations, ability to develop and monitor student behavior plans and to perform functional behavior analysis as needed, and student and staff development techniques.
Ability to: Establish rapport and work effectively and constructively with staff, students, parents and community members. Ability to creatively solve problems and work through the conflict resolution process as needed. Communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Valid Pupil Services Credential (School Psychology Specialization)
Experience: At least three (3) years experience in elementary school, middle school or intermediate school directly related to special education; evidence of successful educational leadership, counseling experience, and special program coordination required.
WORK YEAR
Work Year: 195 days
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Interest Resume Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation Copy of Credential (s) Photocopy of College Transcripts
Letter of Interest Resume Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation Copy of Credential (s) Photocopy of College Transcripts
Comments and Other Information
Hermosa Beach City School District is located in a beautiful beach town with a very modern yet relaxed atmosphere. The Hermosa schools' student body is small and high achieving. We have a friendly, collaborative staff. Professional development is an important part of our certificated staff culture. Our parents are very active and supportive of their students and the schools.
HBCSD has a robust school psychologist and speech and language pathologist salary schedule with placement based upon your education and experience. The school psychologist work year is 195 days. The district offers health benefits (prorated), CTA union membership, and participation in the CalSTRS retirement system.
We are seeking talented individuals that are willing to support our vision and meet our growing community’s needs.
Comments and Other Information
Hermosa Beach City School District is located in a beautiful beach town with a very modern yet relaxed atmosphere. The Hermosa schools' student body is small and high achieving. We have a friendly, collaborative staff. Professional development is an important part of our certificated staff culture. Our parents are very active and supportive of their students and the schools.
HBCSD has a robust school psychologist and speech and language pathologist salary schedule with placement based upon your education and experience. The school psychologist work year is 195 days. The district offers health benefits (prorated), CTA union membership, and participation in the CalSTRS retirement system.
We are seeking talented individuals that are willing to support our vision and meet our growing community’s needs.
Application Deadline
6/6/2024 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/23/2024
Contact
Sylvia Gluck
424-333-9975 1267
424-333-9975 1267
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$88,060 - $116,560 Annually
$88,060 - $116,560 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Placement on the School Psychologist Salary Schedule is dependent upon experience and will be a prorated amount.
Length of Work Year
195
Employment Type
Full Time