School Psychologist 2025-26 School Year

Beaumont Unified School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: School Psychologist REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education Services

CLASSIFICATION: Certificated WORK YEAR: 197 Days

SALARY SCHEDULE: 104 RANGE: $76,637.00 - $158,491.00

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Provide professional services to regular and special education students, parents, school and District personnel and community agencies to improve the educational performance and psychological functioning of students through the application of effective educational practices and psychological principles; develop, write and implement comprehensive Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for special education students.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These responsibilities listed are typical, but not exclusive:

• Provide professional services to regular and special education students, parents, school and District personnel and community agencies; perform professional evaluations of psychological, social and educational needs of students.
• Consult with special education teachers periodically to assess student progress; discuss and modify as needed the goals, methods, procedures and educational materials for each student.
• Attend and participate in a variety of professional meetings and conferences related to educational psychology and assigned duties; attend staff and administrative meetings as directed.
• Remain current by reviewing current literature related to practices of special education and current State and federal laws related to special education programs.
• Make home visits as needed to obtain signature and speak with parents and students.
• Provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; participate as a member on an interview panel as requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Utilize a variety of psychodiagnostic techniques and procedures to evaluate students; design and formulate appropriate treatment plan and solution strategies; recommend student eligibility for special education, school/class placement.
• Develop, write and implement comprehensive IEPs for special education students; prepare and conduct re-evaluations according to established time lines and as required by law.
• Select, administer, score and evaluate a variety of educational diagnostic tests; interpret test results to parents and professionals and make recommendations; compile testing scores for State reports and District information; prepare testing records.
• Prepare, develop and maintain confidential records and files on referred students in accordance with legal and professional requirements.
• Consult with administrators, faculty, specialists and other District personnel as requested; participate in planning educational programs and curriculum, determining promotion, retention and suspension of students.
• Provide counseling to students and parents; utilize techniques and strategies as needed including changing the educational environment, changing the level of difficulty of school work assigned, or placement in special education programs.
• Provide in-service training to parents, teachers, administrators, other professionals and staff.
• Confer and communicate with physicians, other professionals, authorities and representatives of private and government agencies regarding the problems, progress and treatment plans for referred students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

. Knowledge and Abilities:

• Testing practices, procedures and methods.
• Principles of providing work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Various testing materials, instruments and equipment.
• Federal and State laws and regulations regarding special education and assigned duties.
• IEP preparation and implementation methods and procedures.
• Appropriate referral agencies.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Perform professional evaluations of psychological, social and educational needs of students.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
• Develop, write and implement comprehensive Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for special education students.
• Utilize various testing techniques, materials, equipment and instruments.
• Prepare and maintain confidential records and files.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work independently with little direction.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a Pupil Personnel Services School Psychology Credential
• Any combination equivalent to: advanced degree in educational or clinical psychology, including at least one year of internship under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist.
• Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.
• Availability of private transportation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in Special Education or a related field.
• Experience working with children with emotional disturbance, with various ages, abilities, cultures and economic backgrounds.
• A strong work ethic and acceptance of personal responsibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following physical characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this job.

• Mobility sufficient to move about, stand, and/or sit for extended periods, and access all locations in the work environment.
• Manual skill to appropriately control and manipulate objects, tools, materials, and equipment used on the job, including a telephone and a computer.
• Flexibility and strength to reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop.
• Facility to hear and understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech, both in the classroom and on telephone communications.
• Facility to speak in audible tones those others may understand clearly in normal conversations, both in the classroom and on telephone communications.
• Facility to see, read and distinguish colors, with or without vision aids; computer screens equipment used in the work environment, instructional materials, training materials, written directions, rules, policies, calendars, agenda, manuals and other printed matter.
• Physical strength and agility to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, and lift and carry bulky objects of up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in a safe, accurate, neat, and timely fashion and to make and evaluate the results of judgments and decisions.
• High tolerance for ongoing stressful situations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in the work environment. This environment may be expected to include: moderate noise level that may occasionally be very noisy, frequent interruptions, frequent movement from inside to outside with exposure to elements, possible exposure to toxic substances, stairs, and duty hours which may include before sunrise or after sunset.

Number of Hours

Number of Hours

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0-1

1-2

3-4

4-5

5-6

7+

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0-1

1-2

3-4

4-5

5-6

7+

1.

Sitting

XX

13.

Repetitive Use Of

2.

Standing

xx

Foot Control

3.

Walking

XX

a.

Right Only

4.

Bending Over

XX

b.

Left Only

5.

Crawling

XX

c.

Both

XX

6.

Climbing

XX

14.

Repetitive Use Of Hand

7.

Reaching Overhead

XX

a.

Right Only

8.

Crouching

XX

b.

Left Only

9.

Kneeling

XX

c.

Both

XX

10.

Balancing

XX

15.

Grasping

11.

Pushing or Pulling

XX

a.

Simple/Light

12.

Lifting or Carrying

(1)

Right Only

a.

10 lbs. or less

XX

(2)

Left Only

b.

11 to 25 lbs.

XX

(3)

Both

XX

c.

26 to 50 lbs.

XX

b.

Firm/Strong

d.

51 to 75 lbs.

XX

(1)

Right Only

e.

76 to 100 lbs.

XX

(2)

Left Only

f.

over 100 lbs.

XX

(3)

Both

XX

16.

Fine Dexterity

a.

Right Only

b.

Left Only

c.

Both

XX

Yes

No

Description

17.

Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment

XX

18.

Walking on uneven ground

XX

Stairs, Ramps, Grounds

19.

Exposure to dust, gas, or fumes

XX

Toxic substances

20.

Exposure to marked changes in temperature or humidity

XX

Frequently Outdoors