School Psychologist Special Education Services; Temporary

School Year School Psychologist

Salary Range: $116,136-$152,454/annually

Calendar: 1.0 FTE / Full Year

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

• Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
• Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
• A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• A flexible, “can do” work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
• Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
• Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

School psychologists work under the supervision of the Supervisor for Psychological Services and are responsible for the fulfillment of the essential duties set forth below:

School psychologists are considered a valuable resource at school sites for the purposes of pre-referral strategies/interventions and are looked to for consultation on how to support students’ educational progress. Early intervention is proven to have a positive impact on a student’s education outcomes and school psychologists are considered a vital team member of school site early intervention teams.

• Consult with school staff on how to develop optimal learning environments
• Consult with school-site student support service teams concerning appropriate learning strategies, interventions and accommodations to meet the unique learning styles of students
• Assist in development of behavior management and classroom management interventions and plans
• Consult with parents/teachers regarding the development of learning and behavior interventions for students including alignment of home support with school-based goals
• Provide professional development for staff and parents at school sites on educational disabilities, appropriate referrals, behavioral interventions and instructional accommodations and modifications
• Collaborate with other student support professionals to support student progress

School psychologists are uniquely trained and credentialed to conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments in accordance with District, State, and Federal requirements and expectations.

• Communicate/provide follow-up to staff and families regarding referrals within the mandated IDEA timelines
• Use a variety of assessment tools based on the reason(s) for referral and individual student needs (e.g., standardized, culturally sensitive, curriculum-based, portfolio, and authentic assessments) in accordance with child find laws
• Gather and analyze comprehensive assessment data in order to provide guidance on determination of special education eligibility.
• Conduct behavior based assessments, including Functional…