School Psychologist
School Psychologist
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$ 92000 - 120000
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Description
The School Psychologist is primarily responsible for providing psychological support and assessment to Cadets on campus. They meet weekly or as needed with specific Cadets to support their social and emotional wellbeing and work closely with the counseling and residential life teams to ensure all Cadets receive adequate support. In collaboration with administration faculty and staff the School Psychologist is an educator who helps our Cadets succeed academically socially and emotionally by fostering a supportive and respectful school climate.
- Conduct psychological assessments for Cadets and interpret the results.
- Coordinate IEP meetings with the Director of Learning Strategies as needed ensuring IEPs are current and updated.
- Support counselors faculty and staff in designing and implementing academic and behavioral interventions and accommodations and provide the necessary training and oversight for proactive wellness programs.
- Review files of prospective Cadets who may need additional support upon admission.
- Maintain consistent communication with families on your caseload to keep them informed about the Cadets progress.
- Engage in regular communication and collaboration with counselors and administrators.
- Contribute to integrating social coping advocacy and problemsolving skills in Cadets through individual or group therapy.
- Consult with other psychologists and resources to enhance mental health services based on individual or school needs.
- Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment when appropriate.
- Partners with teachers families and other professionals to improve Academy policies and practices using evidencebased practices and databased decisionmaking.
- Assist in the professional development of faculty and staff as required.
- Seek out opportunities for professional growth to remain current on relevant effective pedagogy and issues.
Qualifications
- A graduate degree in School Psychology Masters of Science degree (M.S.) in School Psychology (preferred)
- A current CA Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential: Specialized in School Psychology
- Must possess a valid CA license as a licensed educational Psychologist (LEP) Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Must meet BBS requirements to supervise MSW MFT and PCC associates/trainees
- Minimum 5 years experience working in a California school district or educational setting (experience in a private school setting preferred)
- Must have a passion for student success
How you will make a difference:
Providing counseling skill instruction and learning support plans to assist students with mental health needs. Assessing and evaluating individual differences to identify effective intervention strategies. Collaborating with parents and teachers to support childrens success.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality or sex.
Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public are responsible for safeguarding others wellbeing and work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Under local law applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. The nature and gravity of an offense the length of time since the conviction and the nature of the job in question are all considered and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.
Employment Type
Full-Time
