School Psychologist at Natomas Unified School District Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/2/2024 Contact Joseph De Leon 916-567-5470 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $82,899 - $132,389 Annually (Year for Year Salary Credit) Length of Work Year 195 Work Days Employment Type Full Time Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision: Recently approved District contribution increase to health & welfare benefits effective July 1, 2022 Position School Psycholo... more details
School Psychologist at Natomas Unified School District
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/2/2024
Contact
Joseph De Leon
916-567-5470
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$82,899 - $132,389 Annually (Year for Year Salary Credit)
Length of Work Year
195 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision: Recently approved District contribution increase to health & welfare benefits effective July 1, 2022
Position
School Psychologist
Modified Traditional
195 Work Days
Job Summary
Competitive and growing salaries!
*$82,899 - $132,389 Annually
*1.5% off-schedule payment to be Paid in October 2024
*Year for Year Salary Credit
*3% salary increase for Master’s Degree
We care about your well-being!
*Low-cost medical benefits for employees plus affordable options for families
*Paid sick leave & other options for leave to use when needed, including 20 days of paid pregnancy disability leave
*Access to our Employee Assistance Program
We care about your growth and future!
*Public Retirement System
*Paid professional development opportunities
*Access to our Aspiring Leaders Program, designed to attract aspiring leaders who work as teachers in NUSD, to build leadership capacity, and to help connect them to programs that prepare them for administrative credentialed leadership positions in NUSD.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PSYCHOLOGIST
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To provide a broad range of psychological services essential to understanding the academic, social, emotional, physical and psychological needs of students; and to provide responsible assistance to the site Principal.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Associate Superintendent or designee.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
1. Administer and interpret psychological tests and prepare related reports.
2. Administer individual student ability and achievement tests; interpret results; prepare reports and conduct conferences with appropriate staff.
3. Counsel and consult with students, teachers, and parents in regard to student problems which adversely affect their educational development; recommend alternatives.
4. Plan, in cooperation with administrators, teachers, and other appropriate adults for the educational programming of referred students.
5. Monitor special education programs; determine appropriateness of placements.
6. Consult and coordinate with outside agencies regarding individual cases; provide referrals.
7. Facilitate communication between home and school in regard to psychological or social needs of pupils; coordinate parent education workshops or related activities with parents.
8. Serve on Student Study teams and IEP teams for Special Education Programs.
9. Prepare a variety of reports on student behaviors; document programs and recommend actions.
10. Participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of changes and new developments in child psychology.
Marginal Functions:
1. Make presentations to classrooms, parents and parent-teacher groups; provide information and resource material.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Assessment functions, devices, instruments and their purpose and scope.
Counseling techniques and strategies.
Federal, state, and local laws pertaining to special education.
New developments, current literature and information related to child psychology and counseling.
Ability to:
Assess student behaviors and abilities and recommend appropriate placements.
Prepare psychoeducational reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
? Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
? Operating assigned equipment.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
? Making observations
? Communicating with others
? Reading and writing
? Operating assigned equipment and vehicles.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Experience in the area of counseling or clinical work, preferable in a public school setting is desirable.
Training:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is required.
License or Certificate
Possession of a California School Pupil Personnel Credential with School Psychology authorization issued by the State of California.
11/9/94
Requirements / Qualifications
Now hiring for the 2024/2025 School Year.
Must hold a valid California Pupil Personnel (PPS) Credential with School Psychology authorization. Master's Degree is required.
** To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and reference checks.
Please note that we require three references, one of them must be a supervisor (current or past).
Upon hiring, TB and Fingerprint Clearance (at the applicant’s expense) are required.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation)
- Other (Bachelor's Degree & enrollment in a Pupil Services Personnel Services School Psychologist Credential Program.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Natomas Unified School District is recruiting committed, collaborative, caring, and exemplary teachers. Professional educators are eager to prepare students to graduate as college and career-ready, productive, responsible, and engaged global citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Goals
• Maximize Academic Growth, Responsibility, and Achievement for Each Student.
• Cultivate the Social-Emotional Well-Being of Each Student.
• Create a Safe, Engaging Environment Where Students Connect to School.
• Engage Parents and Families to Support Student Success.
• Hire, Train, and Retain High Quality Staff.
Natomas Unified School District is engaged in strategic initiatives designed to align our educational programs and services to support every student, every day:
Important to know about NUSD:
• The College Board recognized Natomas Unified as an AP Honor Roll District.
• NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational, cultural, and civic activities.
• Technology utilized to provide instructional leadership, assess student performance, and communicate effectively.
• Districtwide, family options, and choices are being championed as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB) and the College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites.
• Providing students with technology is a major initiative of the district as exemplified by the ongoing purchase of Chromebooks for student use during daily instruction.
• Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students.
• Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional potential.
We encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us a www.natomasunified.org and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee, and, to the extent required by law, interns, volunteers, and job applicants shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or another person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer (Compliance Office for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at 916-561-5253, customerservice@natomasunified.org or 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School District’s uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
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