2026/2027 Psychologist Applicant Pool at Temecula Valley Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The purpose of this applicant pool is to gather applications from qualified candidates for the 2026/2027 school year. School sites and grade levels are unknown at this time. As positions become available, applications will be screened and interviews will be conducted. You will receive updates on your application status via email. To ensure you don't miss any correspondence from TVUSD, please regularly check your email inbox, spam folder, and EdJoin account for messages.
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
THE POSITION
Under the direction of the superintendent or designee, serves as psychologist for students in grades K-12.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Special Education
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive:
Facilitate placement of Special Education students.
- Attend and participate in Child Study meetings for new referrals.
- Manage cases of students referred, obtaining parent signatures, maintaining timelines, following mandated procedures.
- Complete evaluations using current and appropriate and non-biased assessment instruments.
- Review appropriate history and conduct teacher, student and parent interviews to gather relevant data.
- Provide written reports and records to document the student’s handicapping condition, the need for special education, and to recommend an appropriate course of remediation.
- Function as a member of the IEP team.
- Complete required paperwork and student files.
- Assist in facilitating Administrative Placements by contacting previous schools, obtaining parent signatures, requesting records, and attending meetings to discuss appropriate placements.
- Conduct required three-year assessments of Special Education students.
Provide follow-up services for Special Education students.
- Consult with Administrators, parents and teachers to implement the goals and objectives of the IEP, including regular class placement as appropriate.
- Provide direct counseling and behavior management services.
- Participate as a member of the IEP team for requested and annual reviews.
- Assist and provide in-service to parents and staff about Special Education and related topics.
- Assist in implementing mandated procedures within the school as a whole.
- Protect confidentiality in accordance with ethical guidelines.
Provide direct and consulting services within the regular education program.
- Participate in program planning with school staff.
- Coordinate behavior management programs for individual students.
- Provide individual, short-term counseling and crises management with individual students and their families.
- Conduct evaluations of students’ behavioral and emotional functioning and provide recommendations.
- Provide referrals to outside agencies as needed.
- Coordinate/conduct on-going, small group counseling and social skills training.
- Provide/coordinate in-service for staff and parents on topics such as behavior management, child development and learning.
- Interpret individual and group test data to staff and parents as needed or requested.
Other
- Participate in the development of school and District programs.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District, County, or other professional organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Knowledge of:
- Pupil Personnel Credential authorizing service in School Psychology.
- Master’s Degree.
Training and Experience:
- All required field work/internship and teaching experience.
WORK YEAR: 190 Days
SALARY: Psychologist Salary Schedule
Requirements / Qualifications
A valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential - Psychology
Scan and attach the items listed below to your online application. 1. Letter of introduction 2. Resume 3. Three current letters of recommendation 4. Credential, detailed copy that shows your specific credential title with details. Not the certificate copy. This can be obtained at ctc.ca.gov. 5. Unofficial Transcripts In-district Psychologist submit a Digital Transfer. The link is at the bottom right hand corner of this posting under Links Related To This Job.
Requirements / Qualifications
A valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential - Psychology
Scan and attach the items listed below to your online application. 1. Letter of introduction 2. Resume 3. Three current letters of recommendation 4. Credential, detailed copy that shows your specific credential title with details. Not the certificate copy. This can be obtained at ctc.ca.gov. 5. Unofficial Transcripts In-district Psychologist submit a Digital Transfer. The link is at the bottom right hand corner of this posting under Links Related To This Job.
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.
Title IX Coordinator - Complaints 504 Coordinator Equity Compliance Officer
Dr. Tu Price Dr. Ryan D'Errico Dr. Michael McTasney
Assistant Director - Assistant Director - Assistant Superintendent -
Compliance Student Welfare and Success Student Support Services
31350 Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road
Temecula CA, 92592 Temecula CA, 92592 Temecula CA, 92592
titleIX@tvusd.us 504@tvusd.us Equitycompliance@tvusd.us
951-506-7991 951-506-7982 951-506-7072
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.
Title IX Coordinator - Complaints 504 Coordinator Equity Compliance Officer
Dr. Tu Price Dr. Ryan D'Errico Dr. Michael McTasney
Assistant Director - Assistant Director - Assistant Superintendent -
Compliance Student Welfare and Success Student Support Services
31350 Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road
Temecula CA, 92592 Temecula CA, 92592 Temecula CA, 92592
titleIX@tvusd.us 504@tvusd.us Equitycompliance@tvusd.us
951-506-7991 951-506-7982 951-506-7072
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
2/3/2026
Contact
Ashley Cafaro
951-676-2661 21401
951-676-2661 21401
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$74,460 - $159,935 Annually
$74,460 - $159,935 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$74,460 - *$159,935 per year/2025-2026 Salary Schedule/*Appropriate placement on Psychologist Salary Schedule/A maximum of 7 years experience may be granted for previous full-time experience outside the Temecula Valley School District.
Length of Work Year
189 days
Employment Type
Full and Part Time
Position
2026-2027 Psychologist Applicant Pool
Positions
Temporary or Permanent
Note
All required application documents must be scanned and attached to the application.
Note
Successful candidates for full-time positions will be required to enroll in one of the District's health insurance programs. Annual employer contribution is $10,647 towards full-time employees and dependents medical, dental and vision insurance premiums. For Health & Welfare Benefit information click on the Health Benefits link.