General Description Under the guidance of the Director of Special Education, the School Psychologist is responsible for assessing, identifying and supporting students with disabilities to ensure they succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
Responsibilities Include
Individualized Education Programs (IEP) Support
Conduct psychoeducational evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services and any necessary individualized instruction or required behavior interventions
With other school-based professionals and parents, participate in the creation and management of IEPs for students with disabilities
Provide counseling services to students who are eligible for services based on the IEP
Department and Program Support
Support a culture of student achievement by promoting healthy and supportive academic environments for students with disabilities
Partner with other school-based professionals to ensure students with special needs are receiving appropriate services according to the IEP
Plan and or participate in needed services and programs at the district, building, classroom, and individual levels
Program Administration
Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) designee at IEP meetings
Gather, generate and analyze student and classroom data to inform program development
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
California Pupil Personnel Services-School Psychologist credential (Intern candidates will also be considered)
Must possess a valid California Driver’s license.
Ability to:
Communicate well, both orally and in writing, with staff, administrators, managers, vendors and the community.
Manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Plan and implement projects, prepare reports, etc.
Identify and set priorities for work assigned and meet required deadlines.
Working Conditions
Environment Office environment
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lift, carry, push or pull items with a strength factor of up to 40 pounds
Have mobility sufficient to move about, stand, and/or sit for extended periods, and access all locations in the work environment
Have flexibility and strength to reach with hands and arms, reach above shoulder level as necessary and, be able to bend and stoop
Have manual dexterity to appropriately control and manipulate objects, materials, and equipment used on the job, including telephone and computer
Ability to drive to all district facilities and necessary meetings and conferences
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and, qualifications required for this position.
It is the policy of Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics (Board Policy 5145.3 and 4030 through 4032).
