School Psychologist (Limited Term) - Teacher Specialist at California School for the Blind
About the Employer
The California School for the Blind provides intensive, disability-specific educational services to students who have primary learning needs related to their visual impairment. The school serves as a statewide resource to provide expertise to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and families in evidenced based assessment, specialized curriculum, cutting-edge research and technology, and innovative models of instruction that prepare students for adult life.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the School Psychologist collaborates with other staff at the California School for the Blind (CSB) to conduct assessments and provide educational recommendations for visually impaired, blind, and deafblind students attending CSB. The School Psychologist assists students, staff, and families address psycho-social, behavioral, developmental, and educational issues through individual and group social/emotional support, consultation, data collection, behavior support plans, crisis intervention, and community agency linkages, and trainings. The School Psychologist maintains confidentiality and compliance with professional, legal, and ethical standards at all times. This position will be a Limited Term position for 12 months and may become permanent.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications Applicant must possess the following: o Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in School Psychology from a NASP-accredited program o Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychology Authorization o At least two years of experience working as a school psychologist or other related field Desired Qualifications • Experience working with students with visual impairments, deafblind students, and/or students with moderate/severe disabilities • Experience providing counseling to students with disabilities • Experience writing Behavior Support Plans • Spanish-speaking preferred but not necessary Additional Qualities • Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment and work both independently and as a part of a team • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to develop and maintain good rapport with staff, students, and families • Excellent writing skills essential Please refer to Duty Statement for further information related to job expectations.
How to Apply Submit the following required documents: • California School for the Blind Faculty Application • Resume • Copy of transcript(s) from Master’s Degree or beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required • Attached Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) public view of credential status or credential copy • Three Letters of Recommendation (Note: Letters of Recommendations can be submitted later, but please indicate if they are/are not included with application packet) Submit the completed application packet via email or mail to: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Director - Human Resources CA Dept. of Education – California School for the Blind CA Dept. of Education State Special Schools Services Division – Diagnostic Centers 500 Walnut Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov All applications will be screened based upon desirable qualifications and experience. For questions and/or additional information, please contact Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov or Jennifer Simmons, Director of Student Services, jsimmons@csb-cde.ca.gov. For more information regarding the California School for the Blind , visit or www.csb-cde.ca.gov
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications Applicant must possess the following: o Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in School Psychology from a NASP-accredited program o Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychology Authorization o At least two years of experience working as a school psychologist or other related field Desired Qualifications • Experience working with students with visual impairments, deafblind students, and/or students with moderate/severe disabilities • Experience providing counseling to students with disabilities • Experience writing Behavior Support Plans • Spanish-speaking preferred but not necessary Additional Qualities • Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment and work both independently and as a part of a team • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to develop and maintain good rapport with staff, students, and families • Excellent writing skills essential Please refer to Duty Statement for further information related to job expectations.
How to Apply Submit the following required documents: • California School for the Blind Faculty Application • Resume • Copy of transcript(s) from Master’s Degree or beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required • Attached Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) public view of credential status or credential copy • Three Letters of Recommendation (Note: Letters of Recommendations can be submitted later, but please indicate if they are/are not included with application packet) Submit the completed application packet via email or mail to: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Director - Human Resources CA Dept. of Education – California School for the Blind CA Dept. of Education State Special Schools Services Division – Diagnostic Centers 500 Walnut Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov All applications will be screened based upon desirable qualifications and experience. For questions and/or additional information, please contact Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov or Jennifer Simmons, Director of Student Services, jsimmons@csb-cde.ca.gov. For more information regarding the California School for the Blind , visit or www.csb-cde.ca.gov
Comments and Other Information
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website, www.calhr.ca.gov and the California Public Employees Retirement System website www.calpers.ca.gov
From employee pensions managed by the CalPERS to health, dental, and vision plans, state employment offers you many benefits. The Savings Plus Program provides additional opportunities to save for retirement with 401(k) and 457 Plans.
CalSTRS is only applicable if you are currently in the CalSTRS system and wish to remain in their retirement system.
The Teacher Specialist position at the CSB works 194 days in the academic year. The CSB Teacher Specialist Academic Year for 2025-2026 is August 4, 2025 through June 5, 2026.
This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
• Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.
The State of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website, www.calhr.ca.gov and the California Public Employees Retirement System website www.calpers.ca.gov
From employee pensions managed by the CalPERS to health, dental, and vision plans, state employment offers you many benefits. The Savings Plus Program provides additional opportunities to save for retirement with 401(k) and 457 Plans.
CalSTRS is only applicable if you are currently in the CalSTRS system and wish to remain in their retirement system.
The Teacher Specialist position at the CSB works 194 days in the academic year. The CSB Teacher Specialist Academic Year for 2025-2026 is August 4, 2025 through June 5, 2026.
This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
• Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.
The State of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.