What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 School Year - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST position at Acton-Agua Dulce Unified?
The School Psychologist will be responsible for the diagnose and treatment of
learning and behavior
• Experience in a Unified school district or comparable experience in
working successfully with a range of student grade levels.
Demonstrated knowledge of standard practices in the area of school disorders; conduct
individual and/or group counseling that addresses the needs of diverse racial
socio economics, linguistics and cultural population; chair IEP teams and develop
and oversee implementation of effective educational plans and intervention
strategies based upon diagnostic evaluation; organize psychological services
within the school community; foster relationship with students that encourages
open communication and attainment of objectives; explain functions, services
and procedures clearly to students, parents, teachers, administrators and the
community; collaborate with regular and special education team members
including sharing of knowledge and skills, carrying out assigned tasks, supporting
contributions of others, and providing leadership in problem situations where
appropriate; design and carry out diagnostic studies of individual pupils.
School Psychologist will report and interpret test results and other student data.
Prescribe remediation or treatment; identify and use educational resources and
agencies which provide support and expertise for education of regular and
exceptional students; foster a school climate that addresses the individual needs
of students in a multi-cultural setting; recognize and respond to the impact of
common psycho-social pressure on students; understand appropriate
assessment procedures and counseling methods for linguistically diverse
individuals and families and use appropriate techniques to address multi-cultural
issues; work for effective integration of all students into school and community
settings.
Qualifications
Certification as a School Psychologist
• Preferably possess expertise in Applied Behavioral Science.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment standards and methods of
assessing student performance.
• Able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and show leadership
in group settings. Able to instill confidence and to be trusted by others.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Salary
Appropriate placement on the AADUSD School Psychologist salary scale.
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Performance Responsibilities:
• Fulfill obligations and duties related to the role of psychologist at the
school site.
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• Assist with Individualized Education Plan meetings, student assessment
and intervention as needed.
• Demonstrates initiative when interpreting situations requiring the
assistance of the psychologist and when interacting with parents, guardians and
staff..
• Oversees all testing and assessment activities relative to the unique
needs of individual students
Essential Job Functions:
• Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display
screen of various office equipment and machines.
• Able to operate office machines and equipment in a safe and effective
manner
• Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate a calculator,
typewriter and/ or keyboard.
• Able to Conduct verbal conversation.
• Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60
decibels).
• Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk.
• Able to sit for sustained periods of time.
• Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps and ladders.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Able to carry up to 25 pounds.
• Able to exhibit full range of motion for:
o Shoulder external rotation and internal rotation
o Shoulder abduction and adduction
o Elbow flexion and extension
o Shoulder extension and flexion
o Back lateral flexion
o Hip flexion and extension
o Knee flexion
Term of Employment:
Work Year : _____ days
Salary: Appropriate Placement on Psychologist Salary Scale
Salary : $96,306 - $120,014