SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST **OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE EL RANCHO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT at El Rancho Unified
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The El Rancho Unified School District is committed to excellence in education. Our district acknowledges that the success of our students is the result of the contributions of the entire school community. The Human Resources Department is dedicated to meeting individual needs and supporting the professional growth of all employees. Whether hiring certificated, classified or non-classified employees, we seek the highest quality candidates. Join the ERUSD family and be an instrumental part of shaping our students' future.
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DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or the assigned designee by the Superintendent, serves as Psychologist for students in preschool through 12th grade. Evaluates needs of students, and plans and carries out programs enabling them to attain maximum achievement and adjustment by performing the following duties:
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Through the use of techniques and resources utilized in assessing, evaluating and diagnosing, identifies special needs students and recommends supportive services.
2. Offer recommendations for placement in least restrictive environment.
3. Actively participate in Student Study Teams (SST) and Individual Education Plan (IEP) Teams at assigned sites.
4. Assess, diagnose and make recommendations for remediation of learning deficiencies, social adaptation, academics, psychomotor skills, health, self-help and vocational skills.
5. Offer support and counsel to students in either individual or group sessions.
6. Confer with school personnel and parents to develop techniques to deal with children with behavioral difficulties.
7. Provide assistance and counsel to support teams writing or revising student Individual Educational Programs.
8. Provide in-service education to staff and parents regarding children with special needs.
9. Provide consultation and assistance to teachers regarding attainment of Individual Educational Program objectives and goals for children with special needs.
10. Perform behavior intervention case management duties, such as, conducting functional behavioral analysis and prepare behavioral intervention plans.
11. Provide support for the creation of an effective environment for learning.
12. Provide parent education related to students needs.
13. Responds to crisis situations (i.e. student tantrums and emotionally labile students) and assists with the assessment of students expressing suicidal ideation.
14. Consult with teachers, administrators, other Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Physicians and community agencies.
15. Process and record appropriate information for cumulative folders.
16. Prepare detailed reports on the analysis of pupils.
17. Maintain Medi-Cal billing related records.
18. Perform other related duties as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience with emotional disturbances.
2. Bilingual Spanish/English
3. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
4. Knowledge of IDEA and other laws pertaining to special education
5. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
6. Knowledge and skills in the assessment of and educational planning for students with severe disorders of language, autism, hearing impairments, physical handicapped, and/or severely handicapped students.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Valid California Credential authorizing service as a School Psychologist
2. Valid California driver’s license
Reviewed 2014
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Psychology. The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is desirable. ASSIGNMENT: 11 month position, 200 work days, 2026-2027 school year.
All required documents must be attached to your application file. Applications missing any of the required documents will be screened out. A resume will not be accepted IN LIEU of a completed application. An application with blank sections with instructions starting "see resume" may be considered incomplete. Hand delivered, faxed, or E-mailed documents will not be accepted. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the E-mail address listed on your online EdJoin application. Applicants should be diligent in checking their E-mail and spam mail throughout the process.
- Copy of Transcript (both Undergraduate & Graduate, if applicable)
- Credential Copy (School Psychology)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current dated and signed letters within the last year)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Psychology. The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is desirable. ASSIGNMENT: 11 month position, 200 work days, 2026-2027 school year.
All required documents must be attached to your application file. Applications missing any of the required documents will be screened out. A resume will not be accepted IN LIEU of a completed application. An application with blank sections with instructions starting "see resume" may be considered incomplete. Hand delivered, faxed, or E-mailed documents will not be accepted. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the E-mail address listed on your online EdJoin application. Applicants should be diligent in checking their E-mail and spam mail throughout the process.
- Copy of Transcript (both Undergraduate & Graduate, if applicable)
- Credential Copy (School Psychology)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current dated and signed letters within the last year)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
May be given credit for previous experience not to exceed four (4) years placement on Step 5 of the salary schedule, but a maximum of twelve (12) years out-of-district experience may be granted towards longevity.
We are committed to providing an enriched curriculum with high expectations for all students which emphasizes the skills, concepts and processes necessary for the technological and cultural challenges of the 21st century. The District provides a variety of educational programs suitable to the needs of a Multi-ethnic and varied Socio-economic community including a large Hispanic enrollment of ninety percent.
The District is located in the City of Pico Rivera, which is conveniently located off the 605 and 5 freeways. We are a short drive from both beaches and mountain areas and are located next to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
Comments and Other Information
May be given credit for previous experience not to exceed four (4) years placement on Step 5 of the salary schedule, but a maximum of twelve (12) years out-of-district experience may be granted towards longevity.
We are committed to providing an enriched curriculum with high expectations for all students which emphasizes the skills, concepts and processes necessary for the technological and cultural challenges of the 21st century. The District provides a variety of educational programs suitable to the needs of a Multi-ethnic and varied Socio-economic community including a large Hispanic enrollment of ninety percent.
The District is located in the City of Pico Rivera, which is conveniently located off the 605 and 5 freeways. We are a short drive from both beaches and mountain areas and are located next to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.