Psychologist at Escalon Unified
About the Employer
Escalon Unified School District spans approximately 161 square miles and is located in southern San Joaquin County along the northern back of the Stanislaus River. The district was formed in 1967 from the unification of seven elementary districts and one secondary district. EUSD values our supportive community as well as productive collaboration amongst our professional staff which promotes effective teaching and improved student learning. With 3000 students and over 300 staff members, our eight school sites engage our student learners in a variety of ways including Dual Language Immersion, K-12 Home School, Career Technical Education programs such as Agriculture, Computer Programming and First Responders, Advanced Placement, 4-12 music and much more. Escalon Unified School District strategically recruits, hires, develops and retains the highest quality staff in order to ensure that all EUSD students learn at high levels. We encourage you to view our website and follow us on our Facebook page.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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- Qualifications
The School Psychologist should be qualified personally and professionally to provide educational leadership to the special education and regular programs, to work effectively with staff members, students, and parents, and to assist the Superintendent in the direction of the educational program of the district. A valid California credential authorizing service as a school psychologist is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
The School Psychologist shall:
- Assist in identifying and assessing students referred for psychometric evaluations.
- Interpret psychometric evaluations to staff members and parents.
- Recommend teaching strategies and assist in the formulation of individual education plans for exceptional students.
- Provide special counseling to students and parents upon referral.
- Provide guidance and in-service to certificated staff members.
- Assure compliance with extant federal and state laws regarding exceptional students in their programs.
- Confer with parents, teachers, and other school personnel.
- Coordinate district programs for exceptional students.
- Work with outside agencies to find sources of additional help for students.
- Maintain current knowledge of legislation affecting special education.
- Represent the Superintendent, upon request, at SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) meetings.
- Assist the Superintendent in recruiting and staffing personnel for special education programs.
- Consult with administrators and teachers regarding programs for the mentally gifted.
- Prepare reports, analyses, evaluations, and recommendations related to special education, counseling and guidance, group testing, and special services as required by the District Superintendent.
- Certify eligibility of students for special education programs as required by law.
- Represent the district in admissions, discharge, and case review meetings.
- Perform such other duties as are consistent with background and training.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
School Psychologist Pupil Personnel Services Credential with authorization in School Psychology required Placement on the salary schedule will be dependent on experience
Current employees, please submit a letter of interest to Cindy Sipes at the district office. All other applicants, please submit the following documents with your Edjoin application:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters within the past year)
- Resume
School Psychologist Pupil Personnel Services Credential with authorization in School Psychology required Placement on the salary schedule will be dependent on experience
Current employees, please submit a letter of interest to Cindy Sipes at the district office. All other applicants, please submit the following documents with your Edjoin application:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters within the past year)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, RELIGION, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, GENDER, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PARENTAL OR MARITAL STATUS, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW ORDINANCE OR REGULATION, IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM(S) OR EMPLOYMENT.
Comments and Other Information
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, RELIGION, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, GENDER, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PARENTAL OR MARITAL STATUS, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW ORDINANCE OR REGULATION, IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM(S) OR EMPLOYMENT.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/29/2024
Contact
Cindy Sipes
209-838-3591 1003
209-838-3591 1003
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$102,398 - $127,946 Annually
$102,398 - $127,946 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Psychologist Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
192 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time