SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (PPS CERTIFIED)

Job description

Position Summary

Provide comprehensive psychological services to students across a cluster of charter school campuses in the High Desert region, including assessment, consultation, intervention, and crisis support, in compliance with state special education regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments (cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioral) to determine eligibility for special education services
• Participate in IEP/504 meetings; write assessment reports and present findings to families and staff
• Provide individual and group counseling as outlined in IEPs
• Consult with teachers and administrators on behavior intervention plans and classroom accommodations
• Respond to student crises and coordinate mental health referrals
• Support MTSS/RTI processes and data-informed decision making
• Maintain compliance with assessment timelines and triennial review deadlines
• Collaborate with ABA providers, speech therapists, and other related service staff serving shared students across sites

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology
• Valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential — School Psychology
• Experience conducting special education assessments and writing legally defensible reports
• Strong working knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and California special education code
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between campuses within the High Desert cluster

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in charter school or multi-site environments
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Familiarity with ABA/autism service coordination