Substitute School Psychologist

Job Summary

DESCRIPTION

Provides services to pupils and staff members in the fields of guidance, behavior modification, special education counseling, and individual psychometric testing to assist school personnel in meeting the educational needs of pupils. Supervises personnel assigned to this department. Serves as a member of the Management Team in the formulation of district policies and the implementation thereof.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Certifies pupils for placement in Special Education programs and maintains documentation for eligibility for pupils in Special Education placements.
2. Evaluates, makes program recommendations, and assists school personnel in meeting the educational needs of individual pupils.
3. Coordinates the School Appraisal Team at assigned sites.
4. Confers with parents and teachers to increase their understanding of pupils.
5. Provides short term counseling for children who have learning problems and refers parents of children to have learning problems to community agencies for counseling, when appropriate.
6. Serves as a liaison for Special Education pupils who reside in our district and are eligible for Special Education programs operated by Los Angeles County and the State of California.
7. Coordinates Pupil Personnel Services, Welfare, and Attendance Services.
8. Serves as the District Representative to the School Attendance and Review Board.
9. Consults and works closely with school Principals concerning the needs of their schools in the areas of Guidance and Behavior Management.
10. Serves as Test Coordinator for individuals and group testing.
11. Assists in planning and executing research projects for the improvement of educational programs, when appropriate.
12. Supervises assigned personnel.
13. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must possess a Pupil Personnel Services: School Psychologist credential issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Must submit Sulphur Springs Union School District Management application, letter of intent, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, and a copy of your current California credential.

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must submit 3 professional letters of recommendation, dated within the last year))
• Resume

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology

Comments and Other Information

This is a substitute school psychologist position to have coverage if/when an employee has to go out on a leave of absence.