Educational Psychologist

Develop individual and group problem solving techniques and interpersonal relation skills; provide a climate within which parents, students, and staff can gain assistance with problems; implement the Title V regulations for placement of students in special education program; consult in the placement of students in the special education program; assist in the development and implementation of an evaluation design which includes formal and informal assessment procedures; assist in determination of most appropriate instruments for Solana Beach students, programs, school, and district; interpret test data, researching available tests necessary to meet individual school needs; provide inservice training for staff on standardized administration techniques; interpret individual and group test data for staff and parents; coordinate the utilization of evaluation data as feedback and guide for the instructional program; recommend behavior management techniques/curriculum alternatives and specific instructional strategies to staff and parents; maintain contact with community agencies and appropriately utilize outside agencies based upon identified needs of students; assist in planning, implementing and evaluating staff development activities in the areas of behavior management, testing, guidance, and teaching strategies; clarify to all publics and implements philosophy and goals of special education program; participate in the development of needs assessments, researches, writes, develops, and evaluates schemes for specific programs; work closely with site administrator on special programs; furnish own reliable transportation in order to travel to other sites as assigned; maintain confidentiality and a positive attitude at all times; perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with an emphasis in school psychology, or other valid California credential with an authorization in school psychology. School experience preferred. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Terms of Employment: 190 day work year; Current DMV Clean Driving Record Report Criminal Justice Department Fingerprint Clearance; Pre-employment physical