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Description

Aspire is offering a $6000 hiring bonus for all new School Psychologists.

ABOUT ASPIRE :

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

THE OPPORTUNITY : Behind every successful student is a passionate and dedicated team. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

The School Psychologist provides a full range of school psychological services to children grades K-12, including screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, and work with outside agencies as appropriate. S / he is a member of the Individualized Education Plan team to determine student's eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and ongoing progress.

What You Will Do :

• Provide individual and group services to children that emphasize improved educational performance and / or conduct
• Screen and evaluate referred children including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations
• Participate as a member of the IEP team, contributing evaluation findings and collaborating with all members of the team to develop education plans
• Collaborate with school staff around RtI implementation, Student Study Team meetings, and Aspire wide Crisis planning
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other staff regarding any accommodations / modifications needed for a specific child
• Maintain appropriate data on students, including present levels of performance and intervention strategies; submit records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently
• Establish and monitor necessary caseloads, working with schools and other staff to plan assessments and meetings

What You Will Bring :

Compensation : Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance / long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here :

Aspire Public Schools Psychologist Salary Scale

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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