<p>Centralia Elementary School District</p> <p>JOB TITLE: School Psychologist Reports to: Executive Director, Student Services. POSITION SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Executive Director of Student Services, carries out the responsibilities of a School Psychologist. While performing services at a school site, the School Psychologist is under the immediate direction of the site administrator. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Must possess a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology. - Must have a valid California driver license, have an automobile with current California insurance, and submit to a Department of Motor Vehicle check as required. - Must see well enough to read fine print, drive, observe child(ren) across room and/or playground and have normal color perception. - Must hear well enough to understand normal conversation in classroom, on playground, and multipurpose room. - Must speak well enough to project voice through classroom, playground, and multipurpose room. - Must have adequate body movement or mobility to move throughout school, take cover under table, sit on floor, and move swiftly to respond to emergency. - Must have use of hands and fingers to write, administer first aid, and manipulate equipment. - Must be able to lift/carry objects and/or children up to 50 pounds. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Ability to speak Spanish. - Ability to communicate by using sign language. - Knowledge of Hughes Bill requirements. - Knowledge of all areas of special education. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Administers to pupils (on an individual basis) intelligence tests, achievement tests, personality tests, and tests to measure perceptual and motor development. - Evaluates and interprets assessments and makes recommendations for school and class placements under the supervision of the mentoring School Psychologist. - Conducts alternative assessment procedures. - Interprets test findings to parents, counsels with parents regarding pupil's potential, achievement level, and school adjustment; recommends to parents ways of helping pupil or recommends sources from which they may seek further assistance. - Participates in the development of IEP. - Confers with teachers, administrators, and other professional staff on findings of individual tests and helps them in their efforts to implement programs for students. - Consults with other agencies, both public and private, at the direction of the mentoring School Psychologist regarding individual cases. - Consults with other psychologists, psychiatrists, and physicians regarding individual cases. - Consults with other psychologists, psychiatrists, and physicians for the purpose of correlating available information regarding individual cases. - Makes recommendations in cases of exemption, nonpromotion, acceleration, and other cases upon request. - Participates as a member of the site crisis intervention team as needed. - Counsels individual pupils regarding academic problems, social or emotional problems. - Participates on School Study Team(s) as appropriate. - Writes complete assessment reports on each pupil assessed and maintains files; keeps required monthly records. - Participates in department meetings, school site meetings, and other community groups as a representative of the Student Services Department. - Provides in-service training to groups and sites requested. - Participates in district committees as requested. - Interprets and implements policies and regulations as they pertain to Special Education. - Participates in professional growth activities. - Performs other duties as assigned. DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Ability to speak Spanish, or other second language. - Ability to work well with culturally and ethnically diverse populations including students, parents, staff, and community. - Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with staff, students and parents. - Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with parents, children, staff, and community members. - Ability to resolve conflicts constructively. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and privileged communications. - Knowledge and respect for District philosophy and policies. - Knowledge of behavior management strategies. - Knowledge of both federal and state laws pertaining to special education and related programs. - Knowledge of various assessment instruments. - Ability to organize and schedule activities to coordinate with various school site and department functions. - Ability to travel between school sites and other locations. - Ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.</p> <p>MATERIALS General Qualifications: Applicants must possess a valid California pupil personnel services (school psychology) credential. Please see the position job description for other required experience, qualifications and skills. Complete online EdJoin Application, cover letter addressed to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Yousef Nasouf, complete resume, 2 letters of recommendation and/or current placement file, copy of current credential, and copies of all transcripts. ATTENTION ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICANTS MAY BE DISQUALIFIED IF ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT IN PDF FORMAT.</p> <p>Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.</p> <p>MATERIALS General Qualifications: Applicants must possess a valid California pupil personnel services (school psychology) credential. Please see the position job description for other required experience, qualifications and skills. Complete online EdJoin Application, cover letter addressed to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Yousef Nasouf, complete resume, 2 letters of recommendation and/or current placement file, copy of current credential, and copies of all transcripts. ATTENTION ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICANTS MAY BE DISQUALIFIED IF ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT IN PDF FORMAT.</p> <ul> <li>Copy of Transcript </li><li>Credential Copy (PPS in School Psychology) </li><li>Letter of Introduction </li><li>Letter(s) of Recommendation (2) </li><li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Comments and Other Information</p> <p>Up to 5 years of credit for prior experience may be given as determined by the District. At least one letter of recommendation must be current (within the last 6 months). NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Centralia Elementary School District (CESD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and educational services. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination shall apply to both educational services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CESD's efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws and regulations in CESD employment and delivery of educational services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to: Dr. Yousef Nasouf Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 6625 La Palma Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620 714-228-3126 Yousef_Nasouf@cesd.us</p>