School Psychologist 2020-2021 (Multiple roles available) at San Jose Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The impact you will have: School psychologists in San José Unified collaborate with students, staff, families, and other support providers to inspire our students to discover their own greatness. As a member of our Special Education team, our School Psychologists perform assessments, set student goals, and participate in IEP meetings. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/SchoolPsychologist. Who you are: A dedicated, collaborative professional with strong communication skills who can develop successful relationships with students, staff, and our community.
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School Psychologist
I. PRIMARY FUNCTION
The school Psychologist is a credentialed professional whose primary objective is the application of scientific principles of learning and behavior to ameliorate school-related problems, and to facilitate the learning and development of children in the public schools of California. the School Psychologist provides services to children, parents, teachers, the school system and community agencies (Education Code #11753.2).
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Perform psycho-educational assessment and diagnosis of specific learning emotional and developmental disabilities for children from birth to age 22 who demonstrate evidence of significant learning difficulties.
2. Interpret and discuss diagnostic test results with parents, staff and community professionals.
3. Provide written reports of diagnostic findings and recommendations of multi-disciplinary team.
4. Specify educational goals and remedial techniques for reducing the handicapping effect of the Special Education student's disability and for enhancing student strengths.
5. Collaborate with school and parents to provide learning/behavioral interventions.
6. Chair initial IEP meetings, triennial reviews and other meetings as requested.
7. Consult with and assist Educational Services Directors, District administrators, resource specialists designated instructional service instructors, special education teachers and regular classroom teachers as needed.
8. Inform parents of their due process rights, respond to their concerns and assist them in understanding their child's strengths and weaknesses so that they may take an active role in implementing educational plans.
9. Place individuals with exceptional needs in the least restrictive environment.
10. Monitor and facilitate implementation of the Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
11. Manage and monitor Special Education placements in and out of the District.
12. Coordinate with colleges and universities visitations, observations and supervision of graduate students who are participating in field work and internship programs.
13. Monitor, report and resolve compliance requirements.
14. Carry out assigned duties as requested by Educational Services Directors and Manager of Special Education.
15. Cooperate with community agencies, including mental health, psychiatric facilities and developmental centers.
16. Provide inservice training for Directors, the Board of Education, site administrators, teachers and others as needed, regarding Special Education requirements, procedures, legal implications and other topics.
17. Assist in the interviewing and hiring of Special Education staff.
18. Manage and research placements of students outside the District with other districts, the COE, state and private programs.
19. Develop and modify District curriculum to meet the needs of Special Education students.
20. Serve on District and Special Student Services committees.
21. Attend and contribute to the Special Education Team Meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychologist Certification.
2. M.A. Degree,
3. Supervised field work and/or internship involving individual problems of school children.
4. Teaching experience desirable.
5. Ability to make decisions in crisis situations.
6. Emotional and physical stability.
7. Ability to apply research to educational problems.
8. Organizational skills.
9. Ability to communicate with school personnel and the community.
10. Ability to exercise leadership in the promotion of sound psychological practices in the school setting.
11. Ability to manage time and resources.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Administrator evaluation process.
Requirements / Qualifications
The impact you will have: School psychologists in San José Unified collaborate with students, staff, families, and other support providers to inspire our students to discover their own greatness. As a member of our Special Education team, our School Psychologists perform assessments, set student goals, and participate in IEP meetings. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/SchoolPsychologist. Who you are: A dedicated, collaborative professional with strong communication skills who can develop successful relationships with students, staff, and our community.
What you bring: Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only. Pupil Personnel Services: Psychology credential - attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Please submit a redacted, psycho-educational report that you have written for our review. If you have not written a formal psycho-educational report, please submit a sample report from your coursework. Spanish preferred (Native speaker desirable) If you are an international applicant, you will need to submit a transcript evaluation that will state what your degree is equivalent to in California. When will you hear back from us: Within 3-4 days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at talent@sjusd.org. Note to internal applicants: You do not need to resubmit any information we already have on file. We encourage you to submit a letter of introduction outlining your interest in this role. Please be sure to note in your application which location you are applying for. Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
Requirements / Qualifications
The impact you will have: School psychologists in San José Unified collaborate with students, staff, families, and other support providers to inspire our students to discover their own greatness. As a member of our Special Education team, our School Psychologists perform assessments, set student goals, and participate in IEP meetings. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/SchoolPsychologist. Who you are: A dedicated, collaborative professional with strong communication skills who can develop successful relationships with students, staff, and our community.
What you bring: Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only. Pupil Personnel Services: Psychology credential - attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Please submit a redacted, psycho-educational report that you have written for our review. If you have not written a formal psycho-educational report, please submit a sample report from your coursework. Spanish preferred (Native speaker desirable) If you are an international applicant, you will need to submit a transcript evaluation that will state what your degree is equivalent to in California. When will you hear back from us: Within 3-4 days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at talent@sjusd.org. Note to internal applicants: You do not need to resubmit any information we already have on file. We encourage you to submit a letter of introduction outlining your interest in this role. Please be sure to note in your application which location you are applying for. Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
Comments and Other Information
Your benefits: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks!
Our teachers receive mac laptops and have on-site technical support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their
credential. All teachers receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one-on-one coaching with site or district coaches.
Note to internal applicants: You do not need to resubmit any information we already have on file. We encourage you to submit a letter of introduction outlining your interest in this role. Please be sure to note in your application which location you are applying to.
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:
For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services, Dane Caldwell-Holden at 408-535-6080 ext. 13212 (dcaldwellholden@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue,
San Jose, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Facilities and Construction, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Comments and Other Information
Your benefits: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as paid personal, family, and maternity leaves, among other great perks!
Our teachers receive mac laptops and have on-site technical support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their
credential. All teachers receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one-on-one coaching with site or district coaches.
Note to internal applicants: You do not need to resubmit any information we already have on file. We encourage you to submit a letter of introduction outlining your interest in this role. Please be sure to note in your application which location you are applying to.
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:
For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services, Dane Caldwell-Holden at 408-535-6080 ext. 13212 (dcaldwellholden@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue,
San Jose, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Facilities and Construction, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 ext. 15015, 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126