CAVA - School Psychologist - Eligibility Pool

School Psychologist

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Support Services, the School Psychologist serves as a consultant to the school community with regard to understanding and treating learning and behavior problems and recommends appropriate remediation for exceptional children. The psychologist studies and assists pupils using various techniques including but not limited to conferencing, observation, psycho-educational assessments, and counseling.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Prevention and intervention:
• Consults with school student support service teams concerning appropriate learning strategies and possible modifications and interventions to accommodate differences in learning styles.
• Observes students as needed to assess educational settings and assist school staff with developing optimal learning environments.
• Develops behavior management and classroom management interventions and plans.
• Consults with parents regarding the development of learning and behavior interventions for students including recommendations for home support of school goals.
• Counsels students identified through the SST/CST/SAP/IEP process.
• Monitors the implementation of interventions and evaluates student success.
• Provides professional development for staff and parents at school sites on educational disabilities, appropriate referrals, behavioral interventions, and instructional modifications.
• Collaborates with other student support professionals to support student progress.
• Communicates and provides timely follow-up with staff and families regarding referrals.
• Assessment:
• Conducts psycho-educational assessments or file reviews in accordance with District, State, and Federal requirements.
• Utilizes assessment tools with a variety of techniques that are functional and based on the reason for referral.
• Conducts assessments that address behavioral interventions, assists teachers in designing behavior plans including functional behavior assessments, and manifestation determinations.
• Completes all assessments within the mandated IDEA timelines.
• Presents a comprehensive report about assessment results at the subsequent Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team meeting.
• Makes recommendations to the IEP team based on the findings of each assessment and specific to the identified disability as it relates to the core curriculum and the District's Content and Performance Standards.

Requirements/experience:

• Reside in the state of California.
• Master's degree.
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge.
• Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent writing and grammar skills.
• Flexible schedule.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity.
• Have a strong understanding of the assessment tools used.
• Previous experience as a School Psychologist.
• Travel Required.
• Approximately 20-40 miles one way to complete assessments on a weekly basis, possibly up to 75 miles one way as needed.
• Approximately drive 2-3 hours away to conduct an assessment a few times a month.
• As needed a few times during the year, fly to a location to complete an assessment.
• Must hold a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology.

Competencies:

• Business Ethics: Inspires the trust of others; Keeps commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust; Motivates others to perform well; Reacts well under pressure; Shows courage to take action.
• Managing People: Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Includes subordinates in planning; Makes self-available to subordinates; Provides direction and gains compliance; Provides regular performance feedback; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities.
• Planning & Organization: Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner.
• Quality Management: Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Measures key outcomes; Sets clear quality requirements; Solicits and applies customer feedback.
• Team Leadership: Acknowledges team accomplishments; Defines team roles and responsibilities; Ensures progress toward goals; Fosters team cooperation; Supports group problem solving.
• Use of Technology: Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

Work environment:

• A flexible schedule is required. This position is a virtual position working from a home office.
• Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Restrictions on Time Off: TBD based on the school calendar