Part-Time School Psychologist (Bilingual Spanish & English

Job Title

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Screen and evaluate referred students within legal timelines including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing legally defensible reports in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which state the evaluation findings and provide educational program recommendations. Participate as a member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team, contributing evaluation findings in parent/guardian friendly language, and collaborating with all members of the team to develop education plans.

Collaborate with school staff around Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) implementation, Student Study Team meetings, and crisis support. Collaborate to field requests for assessment and provide written response within legal timeline, such as an Assessment Plan and/or Prior Written Notice. Support with legal and effective Child Find systems that support school-site teams to identify students with suspected disabilities who require special education evaluation.

Collaborate with the special education team to design and implement intervention strategies and programs. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Educationally Related Mental Health Assessments (ERMHS) as required by IDEA, and provide behavior and mental health consultation to IEP team members, including support in drafting strong behavior intervention plans and behavior data tracking systems. Provide ERMHS services, such as individual and/or group counseling, to students in accordance with their IEPs.

Helps all stakeholders understand child development and how it affects student performance academically and social/emotionally Assists in identifying needed community resources for students and makes appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success Receives and reviews available developmental information from school and outside resources about s

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements:

Experience:

Two years of experience as a School Psychologist Completion of School Psychologist Internship Minimum educational level:
Master's Degree in School Psychology Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential Commitment to working with students from educationally underserved communities High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Suite;
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively and interact effectively with different audiences Excellent organization, time management and follow up skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully handle multiple cases concurrently Spanish bilingual required Other skills and traits Experience working in an urban public school An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and succeed in an inclusive environment that supports all learners Demonstrates ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of his/her duties

Key Compensation:
Hourly Rate: $50.00–$70.00 per hour (based on experience) Exceptional growth opportunities Employment:
Reports directly to the Director of Special Education Part-Time, Non-Exempt Position

Work Schedule:

Approximately 20 hours per week, following an 11-month work schedule. At-Will Agreement