Job Description
About us
Our history was developed through working in the field of special education. We specialize in the areas of education, mental health, speech language pathology, school psychology, and occupational therapy. In addition, we pride ourselves in being personable, professional, and experienced in facilitating positive outcomes for all we encounter.
The EvalGroup strives to use a collaborative approach in helping schools and other settings achieve optimal results. The EvalGroup was founded with the idea of reaching more children and addressing the needs of each individual. The EvalGroup works diligently to enhance learning and utilize strategies to create competitive learners for school and beyond.
We believe it to be our mission to be the best. We are a Group of professionals who have dedicated our lives to helping others. We continue to delivery exceptional services and be the preferred professional firm our partners seek.
*Job Summary*
Under the supervision of regional psychologist, Psychologist provides School Psychology services that meet the educational needs of each student in the psychologist’s area of responsibility. Serves as Psychologist to students from Preschool through Transitions. Evaluates needs of children within the educational system or school.
Applies scientific principles in assessment of intellectual abilities, characteristics, and behavior. Conducts case management and supervision of assignments. Attends school meetings and completes psycho-educational assessment reports.
*Duties*
- Complete Assessments and Psycho-educational Evaluations in the areas of Intellectual, Social-emotional, Adaptive/Behavioral, and other areas based on Student need.
- Conduct data collection and analysis. Gather information through interviews, observations, and other meaningful practices to solicit relevant information regarding Student overall functioning.
- Progress monitoring, consultation and collaboration with school personnel and parents (Family-school-community collaboration).
- Ability to understand and implement School and District-wide practices to promote learning
- Knowledge of research-based and best practices of the following: Academic/learning interventions, Mental health interventions, Behavioral interventions, Instructional support, Prevention and intervention services
- Special Education and General Education functions- attendance to IEPs, 504s, and other meetings (psychologist’s responsibility and role which require meeting attendance)
- Crisis preparedness duties
- Implement and support diversity in development and learning
- Continuously promote research-based and best practices
- Abide by Professional ethics, school law, and systems.
- Provide for student supervision which ensures student safety consistent with district and school expectations.
- Completion of Satisfactory reports within mandated timelines and as requested by supervisor
- Professional and meaningful presentation of psycho-educational assessment reports
- Other duties may be assigned.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Palo Alto, CA 94309 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Palo Alto, CA 94309: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person