School Psychologist (Eligibility Pool 2026-2027) - Special Education - Education Center at East Side High School District
About the Employer
As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Job Title: School Psychologist
Description of basic functions and responsibilities:
Gathers information, administers and scores individual tests; interprets test results for placement or counseling in various educational and psycho-educational programs.
Major duties and responsibilities:
MGM Screening
Gathers screening information on general school population for the MGM program
Administers individual psychological tests for MGM placements
Scores tests, completes write up of information
Interprets test results to students, teachers and counselors
Psycho-educational Evaluations
Assembles data from interviews and records
Administers and scores appropriate individual tests
Makes written evaluations of students based on test results and other data, and prepares educational plans
Consults with counselors, teachers, and parents to implement reports and written recommendations
Additional Special Education Services
Develops case reports for Admissions and Review Committee
Assists with placements, individual learning objectives, reports to parents, follow-up evaluations, and hearings on educational plans
Assists with applications and follow-up evaluations for students placed in private schools under EC 6870 and county programs
Other duties and responsibilities
Consults on designs, and assists in accumulation, analysis, reporting and dissemination of data for the district’s comprehensive Special Education plan and other program development projects, as assigned
Maintains liaison with feeder school programs and appropriate community agencies
Assists with in-service training, as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned by Psychological Services
Supervision exercised or received
Supervised by the Director of Special Services who works in consultation with the Special Programs Administrator where appropriate
Minimum qualifications
School Psychologist credential
BA degree; MA preferred
Evaluation
Annually by the Director of Special Services
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete online application, appropriate secondary credential for position (Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology), transcripts, CBEST, letter of Introduction, Resume, letters of recommendation.
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete online application, appropriate secondary credential for position (Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology), transcripts, CBEST, letter of Introduction, Resume, letters of recommendation.
Comments and Other Information
** Newly hired unit members are eligible for year for year placement on the salary schedule with relevant verified contractual experience**
Bilingual Candidates Preferred.
Comments and Other Information
** Newly hired unit members are eligible for year for year placement on the salary schedule with relevant verified contractual experience**
Bilingual Candidates Preferred.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
2/11/2026
Contact
Becky Laguna
408.347.5251
408.347.5251
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$72,902 / Year - $147,722 / Year Annually
$72,902 / Year - $147,722 / Year Annually
Add'l Salary Info
(or appropriate placement on the certificated salary schedule)
Length of Work Year
182 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Master's Degree Stipend
$2,501 / year
Doctorate Degree Stipend
$3,333 / year
School Psychologist Stipend
$8,731 / year
District Benefits
District Paid Medical, Dental, Vision (including spouse and qualified dependents)
Location
Education Center - Special Services
Position Effective
August 5, 2026