Part-time School Psychologist (Bilingual Spanish and English)-Stockton

Job DetailsJob Location

• San
• Jose,
• CA 95119Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00
• SalaryJob
• Category: Education Overview Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model. Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. In contrast, only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important, and a similar 35% hold a bachelor’s degree (2023, 2024 Pew Research). Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that. Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive—prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice. If our mission, model, and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you, we invite you to apply.
• KEY
• RESPONSIBILITIES: Screen and evaluate referred students within legal timelines including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing legally defensible reports in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which state the evaluation findings and provide educational program recommendations. Participate as a member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team, contributing evaluation findings in parent/guardian friendly language, and collaborating with all members of the team to develop education plans. Collaborate with school staff around Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS)implementation, Student Study Team meetings, and crisis support. Collaborate to field requests for assessment and provide written response within legal timeline, such as an Assessment Plan and/or Prior Written Notice. Support with legal and effective Child Find systems that support school-site teams to identify students with suspected disabilities who require special education evaluation. Collaborate with the special education team to design and implement intervention strategies and programs. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Educationally Related Mental Health Assessments (ERMHS) as required by IDEA, and provide behavior and mental health consultation to IEP team members, including support in drafting strong behavior intervention plans and behavior data tracking systems. Provide ERMHS services, such as individual and/or group counseling, to students in accordance with their IEPs. Helps all stakeholders understand child development and how it affects student performance academically and social/emotionally Assists in identifying needed community resources for students and makes appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success Receives and reviews available developmental information from school and outside resources about student behavior(s) and selects evidence-supported or evidence-based psychological interventions Accurately administers, scores, and interprets psychological measures of intelligence, personality, cognitive functioning, behavior, achievement, adaptive functioning, and developmental maturity Translates assessment plans and results to Spanish when needed Delivers crisis response and intervention services to students, families and staff, when needed Participates in disciplinary proceedings; which can include; expulsions, manifestation determination meetings, and/or causation meetings Demonstrated knowledge of, and support, Voices Charter School’s mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Perform other duties as assigned and as required.
• Work at assigned school site/s
• Requirements:
• Experience: Two years of experience as a School Psychologist
• Completion of
• School
• Psychologist
• Internship
• Minimum educational level: Master's Degree in School Psychology Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential Commitment to working with students from educationally underserved communities High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Suite; Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively and interact effectively with different audiences Excellent organization, time management and follow up skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully handle multiple cases concurrently Spanish bilingual required Other skills and traits Experience working in an urban public school An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and succeed in an inclusive environment that supports all learners Demonstrates ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of his/her duties
• Working
• Conditions: Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs Occasional evening and or weekend work Regular travel between school sites
• Willingness to be trained as needed
• Prior to
• Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement: First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Clear
• Criminal
• Background
• Check
• Valid
• TB
• Clearance
• Key
• Compensation:
• Highly competitive salary: $100,000-$145,000( full-time) Medical benefits
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Retirement plan
• Employment: Reports directly to the Director of Special Education Exempt Position Part-time Position follows a 12 month work schedule At-Will Agreement If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at jobs@voicescharterschool.com. Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law. Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status. Qualifications