Description
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist to join their team. The successful candidate will provide social-emotional support to children in grades K-8, particularly in a school environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group services to children focusing on improved educational performance and conduct.
- Screen and evaluate referred children, select appropriate instruments, administer tests, make observations, and write reports with evaluation findings and educational program recommendations.
- Offer minimal DIS Counseling services for students with IEPs.
- Participate as a member of the IEP team, contributing evaluation findings and collaborating to develop high-quality education plans.
- Collaborate with school staff on special education programming, RTI, intervention implementation, Student Study Team meetings, and crisis planning.
- Consult with parents, teachers, and staff regarding accommodations/modifications needed for specific children.
- Maintain student data, including present levels of performance and intervention strategies.
- Establish and manage caseloads, plan assessments, and submit records, reports, and assignments promptly.
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and support special education teachers with Behavior Support Plans.
Requirements:
- Master's degree required.
- Pupil Personal Services Credential (PPSC) with a specialization in School Psychology required.
- Demonstrated commitment to students and learning.
- Experience with students in grades K-8.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization, time management, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to new approaches.
Benefits & Compensation:
- Competitive and transparent compensation package with a generous benefits package.
- Salary range: $90,000 - 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost.
- Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal.
- Voluntary Benefits, Generous paid time off program, and other great benefits.
Anticipated Start Date: December 4th, 2026.