School Psychologist

Minimum Qualifications
• California Education Specialist Instruction Credential or other appropriate specialist credential
• Master's Degree in Special Education or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience providing special education services in public schools
• Outstanding diagnostic skills in all aspects of the student assessment process (i.e., testing, parent and teacher interviewing, developing rapport with challenging students, etc.)
• Excellent analytical and written language skills
• Extensive experience in assessment and interventions serving students with a variety of disabling conditions (e.g., learning disabilities, intellectual disability, autism, severe emotional disturbance, communication disorders, physical disabilities, medically fragile, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience working with students who have disabilities ranging from mild to severe
• Knowledge and experience in assessment and interventions serving students with disabilities who are also English Language Learners
• Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a transdisciplinary assessment team and routinely complete assignments within pre-established timelines
• Ability to present assessment findings and implications in a clear and sensitive manner to parents and school district personnel at post-assessment conferences
• Valid driver's license and ability to participate and travel throughout the DCC's catchment area (13 counties), including overnight stays as needed Desirable Skills
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Training and experience administering the ADOS-2
• Knowledge of California Department of Education's California Dyslexia Guidelines
• Ability and desire to prepare and present trainings on a variety of assessment and intervention topics
• Excellent technology-related skills
• Bilingual-Spanish Please refer to Duty Statement for further information related to job expectations. The Diagnostic Center, Central California (DCC) is accepting applications for the position of School Psychologist. The individual selected to fill this position will serve as a member of a transdisciplinary assessment team and work with some of California's most complex and challenging students. Primary job duties include the evaluation and diagnosis of a wide range of learning and behavioral disorders. In conjunction with providing high quality diagnostic assessment services, the School Psychologist develops specific, practical, evidence-based interventions and strategies based on the team's findings. In addition, the School Psychologist will have opportunities to develop and provide professional development to educators, service providers, and parents on topics related to learning, behavior and interventions at various local, regional and statewide educational trainings and conferences. Comments and Other Information Submit the following required documents:
• Diagnostic Center Central California Faculty Application
• Resume and Letter of Intent
• Copy of transcript(s) from Master's Degree in Educational Psychology or related Special Education field (upon hire, original transcripts are required)
• Three Letters of Recommendation (At least one recommendation must be from current or former supervisor. Letters of Recommendation can be submitted later)
• Attached Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) public view of credential status or credential copy Submit the completed application packet via email or mail to: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Director - Human Resources CA Dept. of Education - California School for the Blind CA Dept. of Education State Special Schools Services Division - Diagnostic Centers 500 Walnut Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 All applications will be screened based upon desirable qualifications and experience. For questions and/or additional information, please contact Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, at or or Melanie Johnson, Director, Diagnostic Center Central at or . For more information regarding the Diagnostic Center Central California, visit Diagnostic Center Central California or The State of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here