Student Support - Castaic, United States - iLEAD California Charters

Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Student Support - School Psychologist

REPORTS TO: School Director, Director of Student Support and/or Designee

CLASSIFICATION: Certificated/Exempt

WHO WE ARE (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY (POSITION OVERVIEW)

The School Psychologist will provide a full range of school psychological services to children grades K-12. Duties include screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, and work with outside agencies as appropriate. The School Psychologist will also be an integral member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine student's eligibility for special education services, appropriate programming, and suggest strategies and support for educational, academic, and behavioral needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Provide leadership for the student support team staff.
• Perform psycho-educational evaluations for learners who are candidates for special education. services, including completing observations, testing, gathering pertinent data, completing a written report and presenting the findings at Individual Education Plan meetings.
• Serve as a member of the IEP teams for tri-annual and annual (as needed) meetings.
• Participate in Student Study Teams (SST) as needed.
• Counsel and consult with learners, facilitators, and parents with regard to learner's educational development recommending alternatives when necessary.
• Assist facilitators in the development and implementation of classroom methods and procedures designed to facilitate learning and behavior intervention.
• Facilitate individual and small group counseling sessions as needed.
• Assist parents in understanding the learning and adjustment processes of children.
• Counsel learners, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Present information on various topics related to areas of professional expertise for the purpose of communicating information, in-servicing colleagues and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
• Provide professional development as needed in areas such as Love and Logic, differentiation strategies, executive functions, etc.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
• Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.
• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.
• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.
• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.
• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.
• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING (QUALIFICATIONS)

• Master's degree.
• State Certification in School Psychology.
• Knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, substance abuse education, tests and measurements, and crisis management.
• Ability to work well and deal tactfully with administrators, employees, parents, learners and the public.
• Ability to apply assessment, counseling, interviewing, and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and time management skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with learners, communities, families, team members, and others.

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iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don't discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.