Intern School Psychologist 2025-2026

OAKLEY UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION Counselor/Psychologist Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Counselor/Psychologist" is done for the purpose/s of assessing students’ intellectual and mental functional levels; providing information for program development and student placement; developing behavior plans; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel. Essential Job Functions: * Advises students, parents and guardians for the purpose of providing information on students’ progress and/or recommendations regarding their successful transition to middle school and/or high school. * Assesses students’ functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student’s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement. * Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations. * Counsels students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school. * Facilitates communication between students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts. * Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students functional goals. * Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills. * Manages assigned special grants and/or projects for the purpose of ensuring that specifications (e.g. budget, reports, goals, etc.) are achieved. * Monitors student records for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ goals. * Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements. * Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information. * Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in psychology for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues. * Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for addressing students’ specific needs. * Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their graduation eligibility requirements. * Supervises interns for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum. Other Job Functions: * Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Job Requirements - Qualifications: * Experience Required: Prior job related experience. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to apply assessment instruments, intervene in crisis situations, provide counseling, interpret test data, , communicate effectively. Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, be flexible, work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community, work independently. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation. * Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Appropriate Credential, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) is firmly committed to quality instruction and continually seeks ways to improve teaching techniques and services for our students. OUESD staff is comprised of over 600 professional certificated and classified staff dedicated to servicing our diverse student population of just over 5,200 students.  The Oakley Union Elementary School District prides itself on: * Collaborative environment * Professional development * Inclusion practices * Interventions * Mentoring opportunities * Strong community partnerships "Oakley Union Elementary School District is a diverse learning community committed to educating and empowering today’s learners and tomorrow’s leaders in a safe and inclusive environment." https://www.ouesd.k12.ca.us/ Letter of interest 3 letters of recommendation Completed application Appropriate internship credential for school psychology