Job description

School Psychologist (Part-Time)

Position

School Psychologist

K-12

Position Type

Independent Contract

Position Summary

Devoted Educational Solutions School Psychologists conduct psycho-educational assessments, provide consultative services to students, school personnel and parents, and develop collaborative relationships with school teams and DES colleagues on matters pertaining to school-based psychological services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe students remotely/through distance learning platform and conduct in-person psycho-educational assessments and evaluations; review and interpret student assessments and records; develop educational recommendations for Special Education disabilities, disorders and other student needs
• Foster interdisciplinary involvement (teachers, principals, learning specialists, directors, nurses, etc.) in the solution of students' educational and social needs.
• Provide consultation to teachers and parents to support students with remote/distance learning based on their strengths and weaknesses.
• Assist in in-service education in the area of guidance, behavior modification and curriculum development.
• Assist in the evaluation of individual and group test data; help schools utilize item analyses of results to recommend curricular modification and remediation for individual student needs.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong speaking, writing, and listening skills and the ability to work as a collaborative and supportive team member
• Knowledge of a variety of appropriate cognitive, adaptive, and social-emotional assessment battery to identify students with special needs in the K-6 setting
• Knowledge of appropriate modifications and/or accommodations and interventions to employ within the classroom setting
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum and how to adapt the curriculum to meet student needs
• Knowledge of special education laws, policies and procedures
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups

Qualifications

• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential ~ School Psychology
• Master’s Degree
• Minimum two years experience
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance
• TB test result required
• COVID-19 Vaccination and proof of vaccination required

Highly Desired

• Bilingual (Spanish) desired
• Experience using the Welligent Special Education database
• Personal qualities: Team player, prompt, flexible, organized
• Reasoning ability: Able to plan, initiate tasks, and problem solve
• Flexibility to work on Saturday to complete initial and triennial assessments

Compensation

• Independent contract: $70/hour

About Us

Devoted Educational Solutions (DES) provides high quality Special Education support services to students with special needs. DES assists charter school and school districts in maintaining compliance and providing educational benefit to students with special needs.

We are seeking a qualified, enthusiastic school psychologist with experience in an elementary school setting who is able to devote their energy towards students with exceptional needs. At this time, we are seeking a part-time school psychologist to assist in conducting high quality psycho-educational assessments.

Devoted Educational Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, gender or disability. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to our personnel office.

Devoted Educational Solutions complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with a disability who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact our personnel office.

Devoted Educational Solutions requires a successful candidate to provide it with employment eligibility and verification of a legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $70.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential (Required)

Work Location: In person

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