School Psychologist

Paradise Unified School District

Title of Position: School Psychologist

A. Description of Position:

To provide psychological services in assigned school sites; to strengthen the educational process through providing information relative to the students' intellectual, social, and emotional status.

B. Directly Responsible to Director of Student Services

C. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Administers, interprets and records Findings of a variety of psychological and academic tests for students referred for possible special education services in District or County programs

2. Services as the case manager for all students referred and receiving special education services

3. Makes recommendations for placement and /or adaptation of regular and/or special programs to child's social, emotional, and academic functioning

4. Communicates findings and recommendations to parents and appropriate school personnel

5. Consults and assists in the development and implementation of student individual education plans

6. Coordinates and assists in the systematic re-assessment of students in special education programs in accordance with state regulations

7. Serves the best interests of the special education student by acting as his/her advocate

8. Serves as a resource person in fields related to the psychologist's training and expertise

9. Serves as a member of the different committees dealing with student problems or special placement

10. Communicates, consults, and collaborates with the Butte County SELPA, as well as special agencies

11. Assists with in-service programs for parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals or para-professionals

12. Works with regular school personnel as well as special education personnel to create and maintain a positive relationship

13. Participates in Crisis Team interventions

14. Maintains professional competence through participation in professional growth activities

15. Serves as a clinical supervisor for counseling/school psychologist interns in training at school sites

16. Provides counseling services

17. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.

Qualifications:

Credentials: Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Psychology authorization

Education: Masters Degree in educational or clinical psychology or related area

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,496.00 - $128,327.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Certified School Psychologist (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Paradise, CA 95969 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Paradise, CA 95969: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,496 - $128,327