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Windsor Unified School District Nondiscrimination in Employment Statement

The Governing Board is determined to provide district employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Job Summary

Under the immediate, direct supervision of the site administrator, and with supporting supervision of the Director of Special Education, the school psychologist shall assist school personnel in identifying and resolving problems of student learning and behavior. He/she shall work with other District employees and parents in creating an overall school environment conducive to learning for the students in the District.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: PSYCHOLOGIST

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Special Education/Pupil Services, the Psychologist provides psychological services to regular students and students with special needs; develops individual case studies of students to determine eligibility for special programs; consults with school personnel, parents and others concerned with the progress of students. (When qualified, provides such services in English as well as in a targeted primary language other than English to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, or to deaf students using communication skills for the deaf when appropriate.)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Conducts psychological assessments and develops case studies of individual students to

determine educational needs, learning characteristics, and social behavior relevant to

educational placement and instructional planning; files such case studies in compliance

with established policies and procedures.

* Interprets the findings of individual studies to principals, teachers, parents, students, and

others directly concerned with the welfare of students.

* Evaluates the results of tests in relation to the cultural environmental and language

backgrounds of students.

* Conducts psycho-educational assessments of students referred for special education

services and G.A.T.E. programs.

* Participates in the process required by federal, state and local regulation for the

identification, placement, and review/re-evaluation of students with special needs;

participates in and may act as chairperson for such groups as the school-site

Individualized Educational Program Team, or district level Educational Assessment

Service Team.

* Assists in developing a written individualized Educational Program for students who are

eligible for special education placement and/or services; assists in developing

recommendations regarding eligibility, and program placement.

* Assists in implementing policies and procedures for placement and discharge of disabled

students in special education programs; consults with parents, teachers, and other

school personnel in implementing such action.

* Assists in developing behavioral objectives for identified students; suggest

implementation strategies as appropriate; converse with teachers and parents regarding

strategies for the solution or amelioration of individual learning or adjustment problems

of students.

* Assists with the organization of, and serves as a leader in, staff development activities

in the field of special education and supported instructional services.

* Serves as a resource person to school personnel in the effective use of District and

agency educational support services.

* Provides psychological counseling to students, staff, and parents as a member of the

school crisis team.

* Participates in research to evaluate procedures and tests used in assessments; makes

systematic reviews and prepares reports as directed.

* Represents the District in Special Education Hearings as needed.

* Represents the District at local S.E.L.P.A. and County meetings as needed.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

Knowledge of:

* Laws and process related to Individualized Transition Planning, Hughes Bill, and

Individual's with Disabilities Education Act.

* Growth and development of children and adolescents, learning theory, mental health

emotionality, and behavioral management.

* Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students and parents who are not fluent

in English.

* Sensitivity to and understanding of the unique differences and needs of disabled

students and their parents.

* Uses and limitations of standardized individual and group tests and semi-projective

devices, with full range of disabled population.

Ability to:

* Assume leadership in teacher staff development activities.

* Understanding of the relationship between the total education program and counseling

and psychological services.

* Facility in oral and written communication.

* Ability to supervise interns.

Psychologist

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Experience:

* Working with severely handicapped population and program options.

Education:

* A master's degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an

accredited college or university.

* A Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing services as a school psychologist.

Desirable Experience:

* Successful experience as a school psychologist.

* Successful full-time public school service in a certificated position(s) in programs and/or

services involving exceptional students.

* 3 years experience in a K-12 school setting.

* Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript (Postgraduate transcripts)
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation ((Three))
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

The District is located in the heart of Sonoma County's wine country, an hour from the Golden Gate. The diverse family community, enjoys beautiful parks, a down town green, easy access to the Russian River, Sonoma Coast State Parks, Lake Sonoma, and world renowned wineries.