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School Psychologist, 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR at Mt. Diablo Unified

Application Deadline

6/29/2021 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
5/20/2021
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified

Add'l Salary Info

Satary Range begins at $77,388. See link to salary chart for details.
Length of Work Year
190 days
Employment Type
Full Time

Masters Degree Stipend:

$1,372 (Degree must be in related field - Maximum of one Master's Degree stipend only.

Doctorate Degree stipend:

$1,372 (Degree must be in related field -Maximum of one Doctorate Degree stipend.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, & vision

Bilingual Spanish Fluency is an asset:

In Reading, Writing, and Speaking, but not required

Retirement Plan::

CalSTRS
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   
CERTIFICATED NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL 2001 Duties and Responsibilities of District School Psychologists The District School Psychologists are responsible to the Assessment Center Administrator, and/or to the administrator of the Special program(s) to which they are assigned (when so assigned). The duties and responsibilities of the District School Psychologists are as follows: 1. to take leadership in creating healthful human relationships which will provide a suitable climate for learning and teaching as well as promoting individual social and emotional environment. 2. to administer tests, prepare case histories, records, and reports for the purpose of enhancing the students' educational experience. Provide assessment services to all children from birth to 22 years of age who are suspected of having a handicapping condition and reside within the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Observes in the classroom, recommends program placements, and assists in the instructional planning and location of other public or non-public facility, as appropriate. Ensures that requirements of State and Federal Regulations are met. 3. to provide individual and group counseling, parent training, and consultation including mandated Designated Instruction and Services (DIS). 4. to assist administrators with the evaluation of district guidance policies, procedures, and practices with emphasis on assessment, instructional planning and due process. 5. to assist in monitoring students placed in public and private schools by the MDUSD. 6. to provide consultation in the interpretation and use of test data for school personnel and parents. 7. to assist administrators, instructional and classified staff and parents in MDUSD schools in the prevention and correction of learning and behavior problems through consultation, assessment, instructional planning, incorporating due process procedures. 8. to conduct district-level guidance in-service programs for district classified and certificated personnel to include assessment, instructional planning and due process procedures. 9. to consult with instructional staff and administrators in matters pertaining to programs and/or problems of guidance, including confidentiality, the referral process, the assessment procedure, ethics, etc. 10. to assist in developing and evaluating education programs, which may include group testing, and research and development practices. 11. to assist instructional staff and administrators with techniques for gathering student information in a planned systematic way to insure effective use of guidance data utilizing due process procedures. 12. to function as a School Psychologist on Special Assignment to district programs as assigned. 13. to serve as liaison to community agencies, private schools and other professional persons and groups. 14. to assist the school and/or program to which assigned in developing parent education programs as requested. 15. to supervise, advise and evaluate the work of interns in school psychology. 16. to develop cooperatively with the administrator of the program to which assigned a statement of specific duties related to that assignment. 17. to do necessary and assigned scheduling, record keeping and other tasks as needed. 18. to attend job-related meetings and perform additional duties specified by the Assessment Center administrator, and/or the administrator of the special program(s). 19. to serve on district-level committees as assigned by the Assessment Center Administrator. 20. to perform those non-instructional duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and advisory duties, as may be prescribed by the Board of Education. D&R2210 7/87 schpsych

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Letter of Introduction (stating the position you are applying for and qualifications and skills you possess)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters required, each less than one year old)
  • Resume


  • Other (Out-of-State Pupil Personnel Services Credential)
  •      OR  Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology

Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Letter of Introduction (stating the position you are applying for and qualifications and skills you possess)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters required, each less than one year old)
  • Resume


  • Other (Out-of-State Pupil Personnel Services Credential)
  •      OR  Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology

Comments and Other Information

THE MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is a K-12 school district located in Concord, California serving the educational needs of over 31,000 students, and an additional 10,000 adult students. The district covers over 150 square miles, including the cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton; portions of Walnut Creek, Martinez, and unincorporated areas including Lafayette, Pacheco, Pittsburg, and Bay Point. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: No individual shall be permitted to begin employment until the Department of Justice has ascertained that the individual has not been convicted of a sex offense as defined by Education Code section 44010, a controlled substance offense as defined Education Code section 44011, or a serious or violent felony as defined in Penal Code sections 667.5(c) & 1192.7(c). The District administration reserves the right to screen applicants based on a review of applications, resumes, and recommendations, to use job related testing as part the interview process, and does not guarantee a personal interview to all applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Wendi Aghily, Chief of Pupil Services and Special Education, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at aghilyw@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Chief of Human Resources, John Rubio, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at rubioj@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.

Comments and Other Information


THE MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is a K-12 school district located in Concord, California serving the educational needs of over 31,000 students, and an additional 10,000 adult students. The district covers over 150 square miles, including the cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton; portions of Walnut Creek, Martinez, and unincorporated areas including Lafayette, Pacheco, Pittsburg, and Bay Point. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: No individual shall be permitted to begin employment until the Department of Justice has ascertained that the individual has not been convicted of a sex offense as defined by Education Code section 44010, a controlled substance offense as defined Education Code section 44011, or a serious or violent felony as defined in Penal Code sections 667.5(c) & 1192.7(c). The District administration reserves the right to screen applicants based on a review of applications, resumes, and recommendations, to use job related testing as part the interview process, and does not guarantee a personal interview to all applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Wendi Aghily, Chief of Pupil Services and Special Education, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at aghilyw@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Chief of Human Resources, John Rubio, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at rubioj@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.