Description
We are accepting applications from interested professionals for theschool year. New hires are eligible for our *$3000 signon bonus.
*If youre considering applying we highly encourage you to upload any relevant documents you possess. This proactive step will significantly expedite the credentialing process. Our credentialing department will be able to swiftly verify your status and provide any necessary assistance throughout your credentialing journey.
Documents to upload;
1. NonCredentialed transcripts passing test scores intern eligibility letters.
2. Credentialing Program transcripts passing test scores appeasement letter.
3. Intern Credential transcripts passing test scores intern program documentation.
4. Preliminary Credential copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.
5. Clear Credential copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.
Keep a look out for email communication from an Aspire representative and thank you for considering Aspire!
ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of highperforming college preparatory charter schools serving TK12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial social and gender outcomes that our communities persist throughAspire is one of the largest and most forwardthinking openenrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college career and life. At Aspire we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge skills and power to access and make choices for their families and postsecondary lives. Every day our community of students families teachers and staff comes together to learn work and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (WellBeing) Culture of Belonging Community Partnership Agency & SelfDetermination and Joy.
JOB SUMMARY
The School Psychologist provides a full range of school psychological services to children grades TK12 (through age 22 including screening and assessment individual and group counseling and collab oration with outside agencies as appropriate. This role is a member of the Individualized Education Plan team that helps determine whether a student is eligible for special services appropriate programming and ongoing progress.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Screen and evaluate referred children within legal timelines including selecting appropriate instruments administering tests observations and writing legally defensible reports in accordance with IDEA which state the evaluation findings and provide educational program recommendations.
Participate as a member of the IEP team contributing evaluation findings and collaborating with all members of the team to develop education plans.
Collaborate with school staff around MTSS implementation Student Study Team meetings and crisis support.
Collaborate to field requests for assessment and provide written response within legal timeline such as an Assessment Plan and/or Prior Written Notice.
Support with legal and effective Child Find systems that support school site teams to identify students with suspected disabilities who require special education evaluation.
Collaborate with the special education team to design and implement intervention strategies and programs.
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Educationally Related Mental Health Assessments (ERMHS) as required by IDEA and provide behavior and mental health consultation to IEP team members including support in drafting strong behavior intervention plans and behavior data tracking systems.
Consult with parents teachers and other staff regarding any accommodations/modifications needed for a specific child based on evaluations and observations.
Establish and monitor necessary caseloads work with schools and other staff to plan assessments and meetings; submit records reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
Supervise Psychology interns as necessary.
Provide counseling services to students as assigned by supervisor.
Work at assigned school site/s based on regional needs.
Additional:
Demonstrate knowledge of and support the Aspire Public Schools mission vision value statements including antiracism policies and procedures operating instructions confidentiality standards and the code of ethical behavior.
Knowledge of special education principles concepts methodologies and documentation requirements.
Knowledge of special education assessment planning instruction and evaluation.
Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles.
Belief in inclusion and Aspires Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs.
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve.
Ability to follow and meet mandated deadlines and due dates.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues parents and community.
Ability to work with an ethnically and economically diverse student body.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
Belief in inclusion and Aspires Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues parents and community
Ability to excel as a member of a team and implement new learnings from professional development
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced entrepreneurial environment; flexible able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
Ability to learn quickly and to be effective in a fastpaced dynamic entrepreneurial environment: able to work autonomously and thoroughly with independent selfreflection as well as take direction as needed
Alignment to and urgency around Aspires mission vision and values
Experience required:
Work authorization requirements:
Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)
COMPENSATION
Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits including paid time off 100 core health benefits coverage life insurance/longterm disability participation in a CA state retirement plan tuition reimbursement plan and adoption assistance program.
*$3000 hiring bonus paid as follows: $1500 after 30 days of employment/ $1500 after the 180 days of employment.
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