School Psychologist, Larchmont Charter School at Larchmont Charter School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Essential Functions: Working within a collaborative, team environment, the School Psychologist will: Utilize their knowledge of data-based decision making and accountability, diversity in development and learning, as well as research and program evaluation to assist staff with effective decision-making regarding student needs. Utilizes appropriate assessment and data collection methods Contribute to school-wide assessment and data-based practices for academic, social- emotional, and behavioral domains. Contribute to progress monitoring and data-based decisions regarding intervention practices for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains. Conduct special education evaluations to inform eligibility, service, and programming decisions. Complete evaluations in a timely manner. Utilize technology as part of data-based decision-making practices. Utilize their knowledge of intervention and instructional support, mental health, prevention, and response to assist with the development and delivery of services to students to improve learning and student outcomes. Contribute to school-wide curricular and instructional practices for academic, social- emotional, and behavioral domains. Contribute to intervention practices for academic, social- emotional, and behavioral domains. Contribute to crisis response and intervention practices. Utilize information about student background and characteristics to inform instruction, intervention, and service delivery decisions. Utilize their knowledge of school-wide practices to promote learning as well as consultation and collaboration to assist staff in creating and maintaining effective learning environments. Engage in consultation and collaboration with school staff, parents and families, community agencies, and service providers. Develop and sustain professional involvement and leadership to ensure the continued learning and effective school psychological services to schools, families, and students. Seek pr
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (*) Bachelor’s Degree (*) Valid CA Pupil Personnel Services Credential with Specialization in School Psychology (*) TB Test clearance & Department of Justice fingerprint clearance (*) An enthusiasm for curriculum development to support a young and growing school program. (*) Possess/maintain valid infant, child and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (*) Bachelor’s Degree (*) Valid CA Pupil Personnel Services Credential with Specialization in School Psychology (*) TB Test clearance & Department of Justice fingerprint clearance (*) An enthusiasm for curriculum development to support a young and growing school program. (*) Possess/maintain valid infant, child and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED certification
Comments and Other Information
Larchmont is a constructivist school. Constructivism is a theory of learning which holds that each of us has a unique schema of the world based on our lived experience and that by interacting with our environment we make connections to what we already know and construct new meaning. It is therefore essential that we know our students well to be able to meet them where they are and grow from there. We do this through small class size, looping, longer periods of instruction, and a focus on social-emotional development and community K-12.
Learning is seen as an active process. Diversity is core to our model because it is through ensuring a richly diverse environment – of both people and programming – that we create the setting for learning to occur. The diversity of our community provides students the opportunities to interact and benefit from students and staff from disparate backgrounds often resulting in a variety of perspectives leading to diversity of thought and increasing critical and creative thinking. The diversity in the program – both the interdisciplinary project-based learning and the rich array of enrichment and elective offerings – music, art, movement, cooking, gardening, improvisation, and more K-12 – tap into our students’ multiple intelligences and facilitate them making connections across the curriculum. This is the power of our model.
This Diverse by Design video highlights the power of integration and how Larchmont is part of a national movement to realize the vision and promise of Brown v. Board of Education. It was made possible through a generous benefactor and professional filmmaker in our community.
Comments and Other Information
Larchmont is a constructivist school. Constructivism is a theory of learning which holds that each of us has a unique schema of the world based on our lived experience and that by interacting with our environment we make connections to what we already know and construct new meaning. It is therefore essential that we know our students well to be able to meet them where they are and grow from there. We do this through small class size, looping, longer periods of instruction, and a focus on social-emotional development and community K-12.
Learning is seen as an active process. Diversity is core to our model because it is through ensuring a richly diverse environment – of both people and programming – that we create the setting for learning to occur. The diversity of our community provides students the opportunities to interact and benefit from students and staff from disparate backgrounds often resulting in a variety of perspectives leading to diversity of thought and increasing critical and creative thinking. The diversity in the program – both the interdisciplinary project-based learning and the rich array of enrichment and elective offerings – music, art, movement, cooking, gardening, improvisation, and more K-12 – tap into our students’ multiple intelligences and facilitate them making connections across the curriculum. This is the power of our model.
This Diverse by Design video highlights the power of integration and how Larchmont is part of a national movement to realize the vision and promise of Brown v. Board of Education. It was made possible through a generous benefactor and professional filmmaker in our community.