School Psychologist in Mission Viejo, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Step into an impactful opportunity as a School Psychologist supporting students across an itinerant assignment in the San Juan Capistrano area. In this contract role, you’ll leverage your expertise to conduct essential bilingual assessments, playing a crucial part in helping students reach their academic, behavioral, and emotional goals. This position is ideal for a dedicated professional seeking flexibility, collaboration, and purposeful work alongside educators and district teams.

Key qualifications and desired experience:

• Master’s degree in School Psychology or related field
• Valid PPS (Pupil Personnel Services) certification required
• Bilingual proficiency for conducting thorough, culturally responsive evaluations
• Background in administering psychological and educational assessments
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to travel between schools as needed

Responsibilities include:

• Providing bilingual psychoeducational assessments for diverse student populations
• Supporting Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and progress monitoring
• Consulting with teachers, administrators, and families to develop tailored intervention plans
• Maintaining accurate, confidential documentation in accordance with school and state guidelines
• Acting as a key resource for social-emotional and behavioral support
• Participating in eligibility meetings and facilitating culturally competent practices

This is a part-time, on-site role requiring 2-3 days per week, providing a balanced workload and an opportunity to make a direct difference in students’ academic journeys. You’ll support a variety of schools within the district and join a committed community dedicated to student growth.

If you are a bilingual, PPS-certified psychologist seeking a rewarding, flexible assignment where your skills will be highly valued, we want to connect with you. Apply today and be the advocate students deserve throughout their educational experience!

Compensation for this position ranges from $47.88 to $67.88. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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