About this role
Job description:
Position Summary
Provide comprehensive psychological services to students across a cluster of charter school campuses in the High Desert region, including assessment, consultation, intervention, and crisis support, in compliance with state special education regulations.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct psychoeducational assessments (cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioral) to determine eligibility for special education services
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Participate in IEP/504 meetings; write assessment reports and present findings to families and staff
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Provide individual and group counseling as outlined in IEPs
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Consult with teachers and administrators on behavior intervention plans and classroom accommodations
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Respond to student crises and coordinate mental health referrals
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Support MTSS/RTI processes and data-informed decision making
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Maintain compliance with assessment timelines and triennial review deadlines
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Collaborate with ABA providers, speech therapists, and other related service staff serving shared students across sites
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Required Qualifications
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Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology
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Valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential — School Psychology
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Experience conducting special education assessments and writing legally defensible reports
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Strong working knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and California special education code
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Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between campuses within the High Desert cluster
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California Licensed School Psychologist
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Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in charter school or multi-site environments
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Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
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Familiarity with ABA/autism service coordination