School Psychologist

Envision Education seeks a School Psychologist for our Bay Area Middle and High Schools.

In addition to the salary range, t his opportunity may include a $5,000 signing bonus, an annual $5,000 School Psychologist supplement, and for SF employees a $5,000 CAL supplement.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Associate/Director of Special Education, the School Psychologist partners with school teams, families, and the network to empower first-generation college-bound students through inclusive, equity-driven and culturally responsive mental health and special education services.

WHO WE ARE

Our mission is to transform the lives of students – especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college – by preparing them for success in college, career, and life. We are committed to becoming an exemplar network of schools with an instructional and cultural vision rooted in an anti-racist and pro-Black framework.  Our approach is designed to increase student engagement, deepen integration and understanding, promote active learning, and ensure college success.

 

WHO YOU ARE

• You are equity-focused. You are unapologetic about your deeply held belief that all children can achieve. You believe that anti-racist and pro-Black practices and frameworks are essential to change the status quo for all students.
• You are collaborative. You make decisions in partnership with others, focused on what is best for the students 
• You are invested in our core values. You hold high expectations for the entire school community. You examine your own biases in your pursuit of equity for all. Every opportunity to learn something new excites you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts individual and group evaluations
• Provides guidance and assistance to students with learning, behavior and/or adjustment problems
• Provides support in developing appropriate individual and/or group programs of instruction and treatment of learning disabilities, including performing FBA's and developing BIP's
• Assists in systematically re-assessing children with special educational needs as appropriate
• Provides in-service training in learning, child development and child management to parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals and paraprofessionals in assigned schools
• Provides consultation and advisement to administrators, teachers, and parents regarding the general and special educational programs, as appropriate
• Coordinates, communicates with and seeks consultation with community agencies, as appropriate
• Coordinate services with mental health counselors and supervise interns
• Provide individualized services in a full-inclusion model

LOCATION

San Francisco Bay Area office located in Oakland, with frequent required travel to school sites in Hayward, San Francisco, and Oakland.

This role requires 3 days per week in person on school sites or in the support office and 2 days per week in the support office or where you work best.  This is not a remote or hybrid role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Schools and office work environment with direct involvement in ongoing conversation and shared office space.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged Sitting & Stationary Work: Ability to remain seated at a desk or in a meeting for up to 8 hours daily.
• Keyboarding & Dexterity: Frequent, continuous use of hands and fingers to type on a computer keyboard, operate a mouse, and handle documents.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to read dense printed texts, documents, reports, and computer screens for extended periods.
• Vocal & Hearing Stamina: Clear verbal communication, including the ability to speak clearly in meetings and on video/phone calls. Requires strong listening skills to comprehend stakeholder input and engage in collaborative projects. 
• Physical Mobility: Ability to walk between offices; stand for short periods; occasionally bend, stoop, or lift light boxes to transport files and other supplies.
• Travel Endurance: Ability to travel via car or public transit between Support Office, school sites, and off-site meeting locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Master's Degree or higher in related field
• Required: PPS credential in School Psychology (or ability to transfer out-of-state credential)
• Preferred: 3+ years of successful school psychology and special education experience
• Experience working successfully with parents and families, especially African American, Latine/a/o/x, and immigrant families
• Spanish fluency preferred
• Receptiveness to feedback and desire to continuously improve to meet outcomes.
• Once hired, continuous current California residency.

Studies have shown that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply if they do not meet every one of the qualifications. We are interested in finding values-aligned educators and leaders from a variety of backgrounds. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and questions as part of your cover letter.

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range for this role is $94,803 - $146,187 and is dependent upon years of aligned experience and credentials. 

In addition to the salary range above, t his opportunity may include a $5,000 signing bonus, an annual $5,000 School Psychologist supplement, and for SF employees a $5,000 CAL supplement.

In addition to compensation, this opportunity includes the following benefits:

• Access to ongoing opportunities for learning, professional, and leadership opportunities throughout the calendar year.
• Excellent Optional Flexible Benefits Plan including dependent care, medical care, pet insurance, parking, and commuter benefits.
• Excellent health benefits package with employer contribution to benefits.
• Paid sick and personal necessity leave.
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Retirement system from CalSTRS.
• 403b Plan.

If you are offered this position, your hourly pay rate will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, Envision Education complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.  We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe deeply in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. Envision recruits, employs, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, and the many other characteristics that make us diverse.