What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist - Eligibility Pool for position at Piedmont USD?
About the Employer
Piedmont Unified School District (PUSD) is dedicated to providing all students with a comprehensive educational program that includes a broad-based curriculum, exemplary staff, and an environment that fosters a caring, equitable, and inclusive school environment for students. We value diverse thinkers who possess various experiences and viewpoints. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits all students, and our goal is to find the best staff who can uphold our values of excellence and equity for every student. Our goal is to ensure that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and are equipped with skills to thrive in an increasingly diverse 21st century society. PUSD serves approximately 2,400 students and consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, one traditional high school, and one alternative high school.
We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Description / Essential Elements :
Job Title : School Psychologist
SUMMARY
The position of the Psychologist is to assess special education students needing educationally related mental health services as well as continue to provide mental health services to students with disabilities who would have been previously served under AB 3632. The evaluation is to determine eligibility and their appropriate level of mental health support. The services, if applicable, will be written into the student's IEP indicating the specific delivery of services and related mental health goals and objectives. This position will act as a liaison between school staff and the Director of Special Education. Persons will offer consultation and expertise to staff, students, parents, and community resource personnel to ensure compliance and make the learning process more effective.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate to determine eligibility and recommend the appropriate level of support.
- Prepare educationally related mental health reports summarizing assessment results, including intervention that have been tried and in progress currently.
- Consult with classroom teachers and other professionals as to variety of educational, social, and / or psychological concerns of individual students.
- Provide teachers with practical suggestions about dealings with difficult student behaviors.
- Provide mental health support services in an effort to provide an optimal educational program for referred pupils.
- Implement a DIS counseling service for student as indicated on an IEP.
- Provide consultation and guidance for students, parents, and professionals about procedures designed to prevent as well as remediate social, emotional, and learning concerns.
- Confer with parents in school or at home to discuss relevant issues including the student's social and emotional adjustment, test interpretation, and educational goals.
- Confer with community resource agencies (social services, public medical clinics, etc.) to obtain needed services for students. Serve as liaison person between the District and such agencies.
- Serve as a member of the Student Study Team and multidisciplinary assessment team as appropriate and as needed.
- Complete forms and reports as needed, related to special education regulations and district procedures
- Assist the Director of Special Education in monitoring programs and progress of Educationally Mental Health Services students placed in and out of the District as well as to assist in searching for and evaluating appropriate placements outside of the District when local programs cannot meet the needs of the student.
- Perform those duties assigned by supervisor related to the role of mental health provider.
- Comply with the State Education Code and District Board Policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
CREDENTIAL / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (School Psychologist) with proper authorizations.
Please provide your cover letter, resume, copy of credential(s), and 3 letters of recommendation.
Comments and Other Information
Please note : only those applicants selected for interviews will be notified.
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