SUBSTITUTE - School Psychologist Eligibility Pool (Student Support and Health Services)
Elk Grove Unified School District
Elk Grove, CA
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The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is the fourth-largest school district in California located in southern Sacramento County. EGUSD covers 320 square miles and includes 62 traditional public schools, five alternative education schools, an adult school, one charter school and a virtual academy. Offering a multitude of educational programs, including over 60 career-themed academies and pathways within 13 industry sectors, we prepare our students for college and career by supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers; self-aware, self-reliant, and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity. We integrate rigorous academics with career-based learning and real world workplace experiences and ensure that Every Student is Learning, in Every Classroom, in Every Subject, Every Day to Prepare College, Career and Life Ready Graduates.
Job Description / Essential Elements
ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: PSYCHOLOGIST
Basic Function
Under the direction of an Assistant Superintendent- Student Services, conduct assessments of the psycho-educational needs of referred students; provide consultative services or techniques to facilitate student learning and development; provide short-term counseling services to special education students, as IEP teams designate, and regular education students, by agreement of the psychologist and site administrator; assist school patrons in gaining access to services from outside agencies and community service providers.
Essential Functions
Administer psycho-educational assessments and periodic re-evaluations of referred students as outlined by the student's assessment plan; prepare written reports of assessment findings with diagnoses and specific recommendations.
Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate; facilitate teams as necessary to accomplish proper results.
Provide consultative support as a subject expert to teachers, administrators, parents and students for regular and special education programs; consult with administrators, teachers and parents regarding mental health issues/interventions, substance abuse, understanding cultures, and the evaluation of educational programs and progress of students through various testing programs; provide support to administrators and teachers regarding classroom environment/school climate, student behavior, child development, learning problems and strategies, family/peer relationships, general education program options, special education procedures and guidelines, and the Gifted and Talented program; participate in discussions regarding promotion/retention and acceleration issues; assist with staff development as appropriate.
Provide short-term counseling with referred students and families; assist with expulsions as referred.
Recommend alternative approaches or techniques to facilitate the attainment of goals and objectives for individual students, groups of students, classrooms and schools.
Perform crisis counseling as necessary.
Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Of
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Testing practices, procedures and methods.
Various testing materials, instruments and equipment.
Individual and group counseling techniques.
Federal and State laws and regulations regarding special education and assigned duties.
IEP preparation and implementation methods and procedures.
Appropriate referral agencies.
Record-keeping techniques.
Applicable sections of the State Education Code.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Principles of providing work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Ability To
Perform professional evaluations of psychological, social and educational needs of students.
Develop, write and implement comprehensive Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for special education students.
Utilize various testing techniques, materials, equipment and instruments.
Counsel effectively with students and parents.
Prepare and maintain confidential records and files.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Work independently with little direction.
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
Hear and speak to exchange information.
See to read a variety of materials.
Education And Experience Required
Any combination equivalent to: master's degree in educational or clinical psychology, including at least one year of internship under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist.
Licenses And Other Requirements
Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychology authorization.
Valid California Class C driver's license.
Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environment.
Classroom environment during observances.
Valid California driver's license.
Hazards
Contact with hostile or abusive individuals with unpredictable behaviors.
Requirements
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Eligibility for Internship Credential.
Please complete our on-line application in full.
Please scan required document(s).
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT.
Nondiscrimination Statement: The Elk Grove Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints concerning student against student incidents, please contact: Jenifer Avey, Assistant Superintendent, PreK-6 Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67125 |[email protected] or Chad Sweitzer, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67118 |[email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning employees, please contact: Elena Duenas, HR Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7795 x 67149 |[email protected] or [email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning Section 504, please contact: Amreek Singh, Executive Director, School Supports/504 Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7568 x 67194 |[email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning facilities, please contact: Robert Teresi, Risk Manager - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7775 |[email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning educational equity, please contact: Cory Jones, Director of Educational Equity - 9384 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 831-2041 |[email protected].
Job Description / Essential Elements
ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: PSYCHOLOGIST
Basic Function
Under the direction of an Assistant Superintendent- Student Services, conduct assessments of the psycho-educational needs of referred students; provide consultative services or techniques to facilitate student learning and development; provide short-term counseling services to special education students, as IEP teams designate, and regular education students, by agreement of the psychologist and site administrator; assist school patrons in gaining access to services from outside agencies and community service providers.
Essential Functions
Administer psycho-educational assessments and periodic re-evaluations of referred students as outlined by the student's assessment plan; prepare written reports of assessment findings with diagnoses and specific recommendations.
Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate; facilitate teams as necessary to accomplish proper results.
Provide consultative support as a subject expert to teachers, administrators, parents and students for regular and special education programs; consult with administrators, teachers and parents regarding mental health issues/interventions, substance abuse, understanding cultures, and the evaluation of educational programs and progress of students through various testing programs; provide support to administrators and teachers regarding classroom environment/school climate, student behavior, child development, learning problems and strategies, family/peer relationships, general education program options, special education procedures and guidelines, and the Gifted and Talented program; participate in discussions regarding promotion/retention and acceleration issues; assist with staff development as appropriate.
Provide short-term counseling with referred students and families; assist with expulsions as referred.
Recommend alternative approaches or techniques to facilitate the attainment of goals and objectives for individual students, groups of students, classrooms and schools.
Perform crisis counseling as necessary.
Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Of
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Testing practices, procedures and methods.
Various testing materials, instruments and equipment.
Individual and group counseling techniques.
Federal and State laws and regulations regarding special education and assigned duties.
IEP preparation and implementation methods and procedures.
Appropriate referral agencies.
Record-keeping techniques.
Applicable sections of the State Education Code.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Principles of providing work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Ability To
Perform professional evaluations of psychological, social and educational needs of students.
Develop, write and implement comprehensive Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for special education students.
Utilize various testing techniques, materials, equipment and instruments.
Counsel effectively with students and parents.
Prepare and maintain confidential records and files.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Work independently with little direction.
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
Hear and speak to exchange information.
See to read a variety of materials.
Education And Experience Required
Any combination equivalent to: master's degree in educational or clinical psychology, including at least one year of internship under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist.
Licenses And Other Requirements
Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychology authorization.
Valid California Class C driver's license.
Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environment.
Classroom environment during observances.
Valid California driver's license.
Hazards
Contact with hostile or abusive individuals with unpredictable behaviors.
Requirements
Requirements / Qualifications
- Resume
- Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Internship Credential with School Psychology authorization
Letter of Eligibility for Internship Credential.
Please complete our on-line application in full.
Please scan required document(s).
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT.
- Credential Copy (Copy of all current valid credentials from CTC website (print information from each individual credential screen then scan and upload - do not use the email documents option as it does not contain all the needed information))
- Letter of Introduction (Letter must be signed.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters of Recommendation. (Letters must be signed.))
- Resume
Nondiscrimination Statement: The Elk Grove Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints concerning student against student incidents, please contact: Jenifer Avey, Assistant Superintendent, PreK-6 Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67125 |[email protected] or Chad Sweitzer, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67118 |[email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning employees, please contact: Elena Duenas, HR Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7795 x 67149 |[email protected] or [email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning Section 504, please contact: Amreek Singh, Executive Director, School Supports/504 Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7568 x 67194 |[email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning facilities, please contact: Robert Teresi, Risk Manager - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7775 |[email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning educational equity, please contact: Cory Jones, Director of Educational Equity - 9384 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 831-2041 |[email protected].
About the company
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The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is an award-winning district, known for its commitment to academic excellence and learning for all students. The district is the fourth-largest school district in California and the largest in Northern California, serving more than 63,000 students representing 88 different languages spoken. The district has 68 schools (44 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 9 high schools, 7 alternative schools including an adult education school) covering 320 square miles within the City of Elk Grove, the City of Sacramento, the City of Rancho Cordova and the unincorporated area of Sacramento County.
The district’s rich history reaches beyond unification and into the 19th century. The elementary school district known as “Elk Grove” was formed in 1866 and is one of the oldest in the state of California. The Elk Grove Union High School District followed almost 30 years later, opening in 1893. The unification of the Elk Grove district took place in 1959.
Why Do We Do What We Do? We strive to prepare our students to be college and career ready upon graduation by ensuring that every student is learning in every classroom in every subject every day.