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    School Psychologist for - Ridgecrest, United States - Sierra Sands Unified

    Sierra Sands Unified
    Sierra Sands Unified Ridgecrest, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    About the Employer

    Growing a Community of Engaged Learners Connecting to Future Opportunities Through Innovative Education

    We are located in the Indian Wells Valley of California's beautiful high desert. The valley, averaging 2,500 feet in elevation, is surrounded by the magnificent Sierra Nevada, Coso, and Argus Mountain Ranges.

    The city of Los Angeles is a three-hour drive to the south, and Bakersfield, the Kern County seat, is two hours to the west.

    The highest and lowest points in the contiguous United States (Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevadas and Badwater in Death Valley) are both within a comfortable driving distance.

    The air in the Indian Wells Valley is clean and clear with practically unlimited visibility.


    Job Description / Essential Elements:

    Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services and Special Education, to apply scientific principles of learning and behavior to ametiorate school-related problems and to facilitate the learning and development of pupils.


    Major Duties & Responsibilities:

    • To implement and support the philosophy, goals, objectives, and policies of the district.
    • To assess and diagnose specific learning and behaviorial disabilities, including but not limited to, case study evaluation, recommendations for remediation or placement, and periodic re evaluation of such pupils.
    • To consult with school administrators and other professionals concerning appropriate learning objectives for pupils, planning of development and remedial programs for experimentation and evaluation.
    • To consult with teachers in the development and implementation of classroom methods and procedures designed to facilitate pupil learning and to overcome learning and behavior disorders.
    • To consult with parents to assist in understanding the learning and adjustment processes of pupils.
    • To provide psychological counseling for and use other therapeutic techniques with pupils and parents, including parent education.
    • To servce as a member of the Education Assessment Service (Admission and Discharge Committee).
    • To keep appropriate records.
    • To enhance professional competence through professional growth activities.

    Other Duties & Responsibilities:

    • To consult with community agencies, such as probation departments, mental health clinics, and welfare departments, concerning pupils who are being served by such community agencies.
    • To assist in selection and requisition of supplies and equipment, and to maintain required inventory records.
    • To interact positively with collegues.
    • To attend district in service and information meetings.
    • To perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Requirements / Qualifications

    Applicants must hold or be eligible for California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychology authorization.

    Please include copies of all credentials held, transcripts, and 3 reference letters and resume


    Comments and Other Information

    Relocation Allowance up to $2,500


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