Student Life and Development Specialist 3

School Psychologist Position

Housed under the newly developed University Consortium of Schools (previously PreK-12), the UCLA Lab School is an innovative school for children ages 4-12 and a laboratory for teachers and researchers in the School of Education and Information Studies (SE&IS) at UCLA.

Our school psychologists are uniquely qualified members of our Lab School team who support students' learning and teachers' instructional effectiveness. Drawing on expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, they help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and community providers to foster safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environments. They provide direct services and interventions to students, consult with educators and families, contribute to school-wide practices and policies, and coordinate resources to ensure students receive the support they need to thrive.

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Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
• Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered: SV-Stdt Svs & Adv Prof (SSAP)