Title: School Psychologist

Division: Upper/Lower School

Location: ChangeMakers Academy (Vallejo)

Reports to: Director of Education and Student Services

Status: Full-time, Exempt, (During the Academic Year)

Salary Scale: $100,000-121,000 (based on years of experience and expertise)

• Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts.

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About Caliber Public Schools

Caliber’s Mission is to achieve educational equity by shifting the experiences, expectations and outcomes for students in historically underserved communities. Our strengths-based educational program validates, affirms, respects and supports students, families and staff members to reach their full potential. Caliber graduates will be academically college ready; have emotional intelligence or ‘EQ’; be critical thinkers, and have the skills and desire to be changemakers in their communities and the world..

Caliber’s four graduate pillars-Heart, Smart, Think, Act-guide our work. Caliber teaches computer science as a core academic subject K-8th grade to directly challenge the inequitable presence of women and underrepresented minorities in the computer science industry. We are a community-based organization and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve. Our parents are active partners; frequently engaging through school events, restorative practices, and academic support.

As we grow, we are looking for educators and leaders who want the opportunity to use their voice to build something new; to be a part of a team that's building something from the ground up. Our first school, Beta Academy in Richmond, CA, opened in 2014 and ChangeMakers Academy in Vallejo, CA opened in fall 2016. We plan to open additional schools in future years as we grow to nearly 4,000 seats TK-12 in the Bay Area.

Position Summary

In order to fulfill our mission, we are seeking a School Psychologist who will serve as an important member of our Academic Team.

Essential Job Functions:

Data Driven Planning and Assessment

• Select and administer appropriate assessment methods and materials in order to perform evaluations of students referred for special education assessment
• Collect, interpret, and synthesize information about students’ sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social emotional/emotional adjustment, and other factors that influence academic and behavioral functioning.
• Interpret assessment results and write quality, compliant psychological assessment reports
• Assist in the development of FBAs and BIPs for students and in the implementation of recommended courses of action based on data and progress monitoring across educational environments
• Demonstrate progress monitoring strategies as part of the individual student intervention plans, and assist staff in interpreting data as part of the ongoing decision-making process.

Learning Experience

• Provide direct counseling or behavioral services to students as needed
• Consult with teachers and parents regarding early intervention activities in the classroom and home
• Work with team members and service providers to set realistic goals, design appropriate intervention strategies and utilize progress monitoring procedures, using multiple data sources across a variety of learning environments
• Assist in the coordination and management of mental health services for families and students with needs
• Serve as a member of each school’s interdisciplinary assessment team and work as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet student’s needs
• Assist in providing consultation and advisement to administrators, teachers, and parents regarding psychological services and the academic, psychological, social emotional or behavioral needs of students

Case Management

• Conduct specialized individual and group counseling sessions to address specific emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students.
• Monitor the evaluation and reevaluation process
• Consult with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for referral.
• Gather background information on the student’s psychological history by conducting behavioral observations, making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records.
• Seek Parental Consent for MediCal billing, when necessary
• Upload assessment reports to SEIS upon completion of documents and once all due diligence efforts made
• Maintain a compliant practice

Partnerships, Family and Community

• Consult and collaborate with educational staff regarding students with emotional, behavioral, cognitive and learning difficulties, in accordance with all directives, standards, procedures, policies, laws, rules, regulations, codes and guidelines
• Provide information, support, and counseling to families of students with special needs.
• Assist in coordinating, communicating and seeking consultation with community agencies as appropriate.

Working Conditions:

Environment:

This job operates in a school/classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, whiteboards, fitness equipment, and Chromebooks, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position classification involves sitting with some walking and standing for extended periods of time. Staff may be required to lift, pull or push objects approximately 50 pounds or less. The employee will encounter exposure to ill students. The position requires mobility to climb, kneel, stoop, crawl, reach and bend, and accurate perceiving of sound; near and far vision with the ability to read small print; depth dexterity; and the providing of oral information and direction. The position is primarily located at a school site with outside supervision and some district office visits. The employee will frequently work independently with high work volume and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Required:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential
• Valid School Psychologist Credential

Other Qualifications:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Within 60 days of hire, provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance, as mandated by the California Education Code
• CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR approved medical or religious exemption

Preferred:

Education:

• Master’s degree in School Psychology or related field

Experience:

• Experience working with diverse student populations, especially multi-language learners
• Experience with social-emotional learning and restorative practices.
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• CPI Certification

Values:

Caliber staff…

• are committed to a culture of feedback, development and continuous improvement.
• validate and affirm the identities, strengths and passions of each person.
• know that It is everyone’s collective responsibility to work in service of and alongside our school communities.
• approach situations and people with empathy and kindness.

COVID-19

Caliber Public School is committed to the health and safety of its employees, those we serve and our local communities. For this reason, Caliber requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees may also request and receive approval for an exemption from this policy. Exemptions are granted to accommodate a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Employee’s granted exemptions are expected to adhere to all weekly testing and safety measures.

Caliber Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Questions? Email careers@caliberschools.org

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