Seneca seamlessly interweaves special education services with rich therapeutic and behavioral supports. It is our goal to provide an enriching and successful environment where students' strengths are celebrated and their needs addressed with a variety of targeted interventions.
The Elementary School Psychologist collaborates with Education for Change charter school students, families, community partners and the school team to remove student barriers to learning and build safe and healthy environments for academic success.
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the for several consecutive years. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using standardized testing and observation methods to identify students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs
- Provide individual and group counseling services to students facing academic, social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, fostering a supportive school environment
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) tailored to students' unique needs and goals
- Offer consultation and guidance to school staff on strategies for supporting students' social-emotional development, classroom management, and crisis intervention
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress, intervention strategies, and educational placements, ensuring a holistic approach to student support
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions for staff and parents on mental health awareness, positive behavior support, and effective communication strategies, fostering understanding and collaboration within the school community
- Stay informed about current research, best practices, and legal regulations related to special education and school psychology, engaging in ongoing professional development to support diverse student populations
- Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential with advanced specialization in School Psychology
- Knowledge of special education laws and regulations; general education curriculum; response to intervention principles; disabilities and appropriate curriculum; behavior management systems
- Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements
- Ability to work as a member of multi-disciplinary team
- Valid California driver's license, insurability through Seneca's automobile policy
- In person school based schedule:
- Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4 PM
- 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days
- Starting at $ 89,095 -$103 ,095 per year, with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
- $2000 sign-on bonus (for new Seneca employees in this position)
- Salary increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
- Salary increa ses each year
- Comprehensive employee benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- Partially paid premiums for dependants
- 403b retirement plan
- Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
- 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days
- Seneca supports clinicians toward licensure and beyond:
- Individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts