26-27 School Psychologist - Stella Middle Charter Academy at Bright Star Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Provides services to children grades K-12, including screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, and work with outside agencies as appropriate. Functions as a member of the Individualized Education Program team to determine student’s eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress. Deliver academic interventions and DIS Counseling as needed for various students, assess students to determine present performance levels, learning styles, area of special education eligibility, if applicable design transition plans along with Individualized Education Programs, and collaborate with general and special education colleagues to supply enriched-academic programs that meet the needs of various students with learning disabilities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: Master's degree required. Possess or be eligible to possess a valid California Pupil Personnel Service credential authorizing service as a School Psychologist. Must have passed CBEST Knowledge of current and appropriate assessment tools, counseling techniques and behavioral and classroom management programs Ability to work cooperatively with support services, including all special services and other school and district office personnel Possession of a valid California State driver’s license Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish or Korean strongly preferred. Solid knowledge of state and federal special education rules and regulations. 3+ years of experience as school psychologist preferred; 1+ year of classroom experience required
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with school staff, families and members of other professional disciplines Organize and manage a caseload at multiple school sites Recognize a potential crisis and deliver appropriate crisis intervention services Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Maintain current knowledge of program rules, policies, regulations, requirements and restrictions Accurately read, interpret, apply and explain regulations, policies and procedures to others Be observant, emotionally stable, mature and deal effectively with others. Operate a computer and be proficient with such programs as Welligent, Google docs/sheets, Excel, Powerpoint Work well under pressure and maintain confidentiality, as appropriate for the position Utilize strong organizational skills including maintaining accurate records and effectively developing and maintaining a database Ability to write legally defensible psycho-educational assessment reports Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Have experience with or eagerness to counsel students on academic, social, and career areas. Computer proficient; highly organized, ability to work with Microsoft word and outlook. Knowledge of effective practices for providing psych services to students in school settings. Laws, rules and regulations related to the provision of psychological services to children in a school setting Diversity within urban education within Los Angeles, including academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnicity backgrounds of students Child development, behavioral change, individual education programming, counseling and assessment techniques Operate a motor vehicle
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications: Master's degree required. Possess or be eligible to possess a valid California Pupil Personnel Service credential authorizing service as a School Psychologist. Must have passed CBEST Knowledge of current and appropriate assessment tools, counseling techniques and behavioral and classroom management programs Ability to work cooperatively with support services, including all special services and other school and district office personnel Possession of a valid California State driver’s license Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish or Korean strongly preferred. Solid knowledge of state and federal special education rules and regulations. 3+ years of experience as school psychologist preferred; 1+ year of classroom experience required
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with school staff, families and members of other professional disciplines Organize and manage a caseload at multiple school sites Recognize a potential crisis and deliver appropriate crisis intervention services Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Maintain current knowledge of program rules, policies, regulations, requirements and restrictions Accurately read, interpret, apply and explain regulations, policies and procedures to others Be observant, emotionally stable, mature and deal effectively with others. Operate a computer and be proficient with such programs as Welligent, Google docs/sheets, Excel, Powerpoint Work well under pressure and maintain confidentiality, as appropriate for the position Utilize strong organizational skills including maintaining accurate records and effectively developing and maintaining a database Ability to write legally defensible psycho-educational assessment reports Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Have experience with or eagerness to counsel students on academic, social, and career areas. Computer proficient; highly organized, ability to work with Microsoft word and outlook. Knowledge of effective practices for providing psych services to students in school settings. Laws, rules and regulations related to the provision of psychological services to children in a school setting Diversity within urban education within Los Angeles, including academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnicity backgrounds of students Child development, behavioral change, individual education programming, counseling and assessment techniques Operate a motor vehicle
Comments and Other Information
What We Offer:
Salary: Based on experience and education
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, CalSTRS retirement matching, life insurance, optional 403b plan, Paid Time Off, and holidays.
Comments and Other Information
What We Offer:
Salary: Based on experience and education
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, CalSTRS retirement matching, life insurance, optional 403b plan, Paid Time Off, and holidays.