School Psychologist - South El Monte, United States - Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC

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South El Monte, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description:
School Psychologist

Position Overview:

We seek a dedicated and compassionate School Psychologist Contractor to support our team. As a School Psychologist Contractor, you can provide essential services and expertise on a contractual basis.

Your role will involve supporting students, parents, and teachers in addressing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges and contributing to our students' overall well-being and success.

Location:

Valle Lindo School District

Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessments: Administer and interpret various psychological and educational assessments to identify students' strengths, weaknesses, and specific learning needs.
Provide intervention strategies: Develop and implement individualized intervention plans to address academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Collaborate with stakeholders: Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate student support plans.
Support special education process: Participate in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process by providing assessment data, attending meetings, and contributing to developing appropriate goals and services.
Counseling and guidance: Provide individual and group counseling to students, focusing on socialemotional development, conflict resolution, and coping skills.
Crisis intervention: Offer immediate support during crises, such as student emergencies or traumatic events, by providing counseling, coordinating resources, and implementing safety plans.
Consultation and training: Provide consultation and professional development to teachers and staff on behavior management, effective learning strategies, and mental health awareness.
Data analysis and reporting: Collect and analyze data to track student progress, evaluate program effectiveness, and generate reports as required.
Stay current with best practices: Keep uptodate with research and best practices in school psychology, and incorporate this knowledge into your work.

Qualifications:

Education: A master's degree or higher in School Psychology or a related field from an accredited institution.
Certification: Hold a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience: Previous experience working as a School Psychologist, preferably in an educational setting.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of psychological assessment and intervention techniques, special education laws and regulations, and ethical guidelines for professional practice.
Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals.
Empathy and compassion: Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with students and provide support in a caring and empathetic manner.
Problemsolving skills: Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities to assess complex situations and provide appropriate interventions.
Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing needs and work effectively in a fastpaced educational environment.

Job Type:
Contractor

Salary:
$55- $60 per hour