School Psychologist - Long Beach, United States - Assurance Learning Academy

Assurance Learning Academy
Assurance Learning Academy
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Long Beach, United States

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ASSURANCE LEARNING ACADEMY
Full-Time 35 Hours per Week; Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm


Help Us Change Lives


We live by the motto that "There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do" and we are very passionate about it.

Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development.

Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it's your turn.


How You Will Make an Impact


Under the direction of the Psychological Services Coordinator, the School Psychologist performs a variety of professional activities involved in the observation, assessment and identification of psychological, behavioral, and educational needs of referred or identified students; develops/implements effective interventions, instructional approaches and strategies; develops behavioral, affective and or adaptive goals for students; provides educationally related mental health services to students and families; and consults/collaborates with other school team members in the planning and evaluation of school programs and services to meet the special needs of students.


RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

This list is _illustrative only_ and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Determines eligibility for and recommends special education services and various other programs; refers students and families to various County Office, school district and community programs and services
  • Writes assessment reports concerning psychological observations, assessment findings and diagnoses; prepares, distributes and maintains a variety of records, reports and files related to students, IEPs, BSP's, BIP's, health, counseling and other assigned activities
  • Coordinates and/or participates in multidisciplinary assessments of students; collaborates with other team members in the development of multidisciplinary reports
  • Monitors student progress through classroom observations and ongoing communications with teachers, administrators, students and families concerning the progress of students; suggests modifications and adjustments to instructional, developmental and remedial strategies as appropriate
  • Develops, implements, and conducts inservice training sessions for parents, faculty and staff to enhance educational, developmental and remediation services for students; prepares and delivers oral presentations
  • Provides consultation, training and technical assistance to families, educators and others concerning psychological, behavioral and educational issues and problems; interprets psychological findings and provides detailed and technical information concerning treatment, developmental and remediation plans, programs, practices, procedures, techniques and strategies
  • Attends and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and various other meetings concerning students with special needs; collaborates with parents, school staff and administrators in the development and implementation of IEP's, Behavior Support Plans (BSP's) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP's) as required
  • Assists in assuring educational activities for identified students comply with established standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Communicates with school personnel, outside agencies and the public to exchange information, coordinates activities and resolve issues or concerns; provides crisis intervention and counseling for students and families during crisis situations as needed
  • Provide professional Development for special education and general education staff
  • Serve as the facilitator for high profile IEP meetings
  • Serve as the school representative for SELPA program three year reviews
  • Serve as a member of the school crisis team
  • Provide educationally related mental health services for all required students
  • Perform other administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATION, ETC.

  • Knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, crisis management, tests and measurements, and effective instructional processes
  • Knowledge of special education regulations and effective IEP writing
  • Proficiency in assessment of cognitive processes, achievement, social and emotional functioning
  • Ability to maintain required timelines and work independently in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to synthesize and interpret diagnostic assessment data
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members
  • Selfsufficient, organized, excellent communication skills (oral and written)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Masters Degree in School Psychology or re
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