School Psychologist - Teacher Specialist at Diagnostic Center - Northern California
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications • California Education Specialist Instruction Credential or other appropriate specialist credential • Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology or related field • Minimum 10 years' of experience working with students with disabilities • Experience in conducting psycho-educational assessments of students (ages 3 to 22) with a variety of disabilities (e.g. emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, autism, learning disability, ADHD, etc.) • Experience interviewing students, family members and school personnel • Knowledge and experience using California Ed. Code and DSM-5 • Excellent analytical and writing skills • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a transdisciplinary assessment team • Able to complete assignments with pre-established timelines • Ability to present assessment findings, implications and recommendations in a clear and sensitive manner to parents and school district personnel at student case conferences • Ability to develop and provide trainings and workshops • Valid driver’s license and ability to participate and travel throughout the DCN’s catchment area (35 counties), including overnight stays as needed Desirable Skills • Ability to conduct standardized and informal assessments • Outstanding oral and written communication • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • An in-depth knowledge of special education law, procedures, disabilities and educational interventions • Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum and Evidence-Based Practices • Specific expertise in areas of non-biased assessment and alternative assessment • Bilingual capability and multi-cultural background is highly desirable
The Diagnostic Center North (DCN) is accepting applications for two (2) School Psychologist positions. The individual selected to fill this position will participate as a member of a transdisciplinary assessment team and work with some of California’s most complex and challenging students. Primary job duties include providing consultation and assessment services, composing comprehensive reports of assessment findings, implications and recommendations for instructional strategies and related services within the context of a multiple disciplinary report. In addition, you will attend parent/district conferences and meetings, develop and conducts training programs and workshops and travel throughout Northern California. In conjunction to providing high quality diagnostic assessment services, the School Psychologist administers, scores, and interprets standardized and informal measures of assessments. The School Psychologist will have opportunities to provide professional development opportunities to educators, service providers, and parents on topics related to learning, behavior and interventions at various local, regional and statewide educational trainings and conferences.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications • California Education Specialist Instruction Credential or other appropriate specialist credential • Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology or related field • Minimum 10 years' of experience working with students with disabilities • Experience in conducting psycho-educational assessments of students (ages 3 to 22) with a variety of disabilities (e.g. emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, autism, learning disability, ADHD, etc.) • Experience interviewing students, family members and school personnel • Knowledge and experience using California Ed. Code and DSM-5 • Excellent analytical and writing skills • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a transdisciplinary assessment team • Able to complete assignments with pre-established timelines • Ability to present assessment findings, implications and recommendations in a clear and sensitive manner to parents and school district personnel at student case conferences • Ability to develop and provide trainings and workshops • Valid driver’s license and ability to participate and travel throughout the DCN’s catchment area (35 counties), including overnight stays as needed Desirable Skills • Ability to conduct standardized and informal assessments • Outstanding oral and written communication • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • An in-depth knowledge of special education law, procedures, disabilities and educational interventions • Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum and Evidence-Based Practices • Specific expertise in areas of non-biased assessment and alternative assessment • Bilingual capability and multi-cultural background is highly desirable
The Diagnostic Center North (DCN) is accepting applications for two (2) School Psychologist positions. The individual selected to fill this position will participate as a member of a transdisciplinary assessment team and work with some of California’s most complex and challenging students. Primary job duties include providing consultation and assessment services, composing comprehensive reports of assessment findings, implications and recommendations for instructional strategies and related services within the context of a multiple disciplinary report. In addition, you will attend parent/district conferences and meetings, develop and conducts training programs and workshops and travel throughout Northern California. In conjunction to providing high quality diagnostic assessment services, the School Psychologist administers, scores, and interprets standardized and informal measures of assessments. The School Psychologist will have opportunities to provide professional development opportunities to educators, service providers, and parents on topics related to learning, behavior and interventions at various local, regional and statewide educational trainings and conferences.
Comments and Other Information
Submit the following required documents:
• Diagnostic Center Northern California Faculty Application (completed in its entirety)
• Resume and Letter of Intent
• Copy of transcript(s) including Master’s Degree in related Special Education field (upon hire, original transcripts are required)
• Three Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least one recommendation must be from current or former supervisor. Letters of Recommendation can be submitted later)
• Attached Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) public view of credential status or credential copy
Submit the completed application packet via email or mail to:
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Director - Human Resources
CA Dept. of Education – California School for the Blind
CA Dept. of Education State Special Schools Services Division – Diagnostic Centers
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov
510-936-5528
Websites:
https://www.dcn-cde.ca.gov/
The following documents can be found on Diagnostic Center North's website:
• School Psychologist (Teacher Specialist) Job Announcement
• Diagnostic Center Northern California Faculty Application
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website, www.calhr.ca.gov and the California Public Employees Retirement System website www.calpers.ca.gov From employee pensions managed by the CalPERS to health, dental, and vision plans, state employment offers you many benefits. The Savings Plus Program provides additional opportunities to save for retirement with 401(k) and 457 Plans. CalSTRS is only applicable if you are currently in the CalSTRS system and wish to remain in their retirement system.
This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
• Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.
Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.
*Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 3, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will 4.38 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.
**Per the SEIU Local 1000 Bargaining Unit 3, section 22.6.3 Tenure – Special Schools (Unit 3), subsection B, Acquisition of Tenure, tenure is acquired by meeting all of the requirements specified in any one of the following subsections: 1. Full-time service as a pre-tenured employee at one special school in one or more classes of employees for three (3) successive school terms or fiscal year, as applicable; and commencement of service upon reappointment for full-time service at that school for the next school term or fiscal year, as applicable. The tenure is in that school. For additional subsections, please refer to the Bargaining Unit 3 contract.
Comments and Other Information
Submit the following required documents:
• Diagnostic Center Northern California Faculty Application (completed in its entirety)
• Resume and Letter of Intent
• Copy of transcript(s) including Master’s Degree in related Special Education field (upon hire, original transcripts are required)
• Three Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least one recommendation must be from current or former supervisor. Letters of Recommendation can be submitted later)
• Attached Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) public view of credential status or credential copy
Submit the completed application packet via email or mail to:
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Director - Human Resources
CA Dept. of Education – California School for the Blind
CA Dept. of Education State Special Schools Services Division – Diagnostic Centers
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov
510-936-5528
Websites:
https://www.dcn-cde.ca.gov/
The following documents can be found on Diagnostic Center North's website:
• School Psychologist (Teacher Specialist) Job Announcement
• Diagnostic Center Northern California Faculty Application
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website, www.calhr.ca.gov and the California Public Employees Retirement System website www.calpers.ca.gov From employee pensions managed by the CalPERS to health, dental, and vision plans, state employment offers you many benefits. The Savings Plus Program provides additional opportunities to save for retirement with 401(k) and 457 Plans. CalSTRS is only applicable if you are currently in the CalSTRS system and wish to remain in their retirement system.
This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
• Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.
Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.
*Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 3, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will 4.38 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.
**Per the SEIU Local 1000 Bargaining Unit 3, section 22.6.3 Tenure – Special Schools (Unit 3), subsection B, Acquisition of Tenure, tenure is acquired by meeting all of the requirements specified in any one of the following subsections: 1. Full-time service as a pre-tenured employee at one special school in one or more classes of employees for three (3) successive school terms or fiscal year, as applicable; and commencement of service upon reappointment for full-time service at that school for the next school term or fiscal year, as applicable. The tenure is in that school. For additional subsections, please refer to the Bargaining Unit 3 contract.