DESCRIPTION:

Division of Special Education

Psychological Services

SPECIALIST, PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (0240)

(Vacancy at Special Education Service Center South)

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director, Psychological Services, the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluates the work of assigned school psychologists; provides guidance, assistance, and technical support; and monitors compliance with District policies and procedures and provisions per substantial compliance requirements
• Coordinates and implements staff development activities for school psychologists
• Reviews and monitors assessment and Designated Instructional Services (DIS) service activities using the Welligent IEP and Service Tracking Systems
• Acts as liaison with other Special Education departments, District offices, and other public and private agencies
• Conducts assessments for specialized referrals; reviews and evaluates new and revised test instruments and assessment models
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY:

38G, B Basis ($110,981 – $138,149) – 221 paid days

NOTE: This position will close on June 30, 2026.

• In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or overpayment).
• For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.
• Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• • At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than two (2) years of which must have been in assignments requiring a credential authorizing service as a school psychologist
  • A valid California Administrative Services Credential
  • One of the following valid California Pupil Personnel Credentials authorizing K-12 service:
    5. General Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing a service as a school psychologist
    6. School Psychologist Credential
    7. Services Credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services designating service as a school psychologist
  • An earned master's degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
  • Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework*

*Applicants have one year to complete this requirement.

NOTE: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For Additional information, please call (213) 241-6886.

Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar Year following the issuance of such a Notice.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Operational knowledge of the Substantial Compliance requirements
• Operational knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and relationship to tiered academic and behavior services
• Working knowledge of the Welligent, MyData, and MiSiS student information platforms
• Experience in a leadership position(s)
• Experience in the implementation of psychological or special education services
• Excellent skills in written communication and oral presentation
• Evidence of successful inter-personal relationship skills
• Ability to travel to sites throughout the District

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must submit the following application materials:

1. Letter of intent that describes qualifications for this position and successful experience in the following areas:
   • Providing technical support and guidance to school psychologists with respect to special education compliance, including pre-referral interventions and assessment in all areas of suspected disability
   • Monitoring the service delivery provided by school psychologists per Substantial Compliance requirements
   • Developing and conducting professional staff development.
2. Current résumé (include employee number, if an LAUSD employee) indicating relevant professional and academic experience
3. List of three professional references that includes the current, immediate supervisor and the next most recent supervisors with their contact information. References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the position. Letters of recommendation are not required.

Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.

TO APPLY:

Dear applicant, please make sure you meet the minimum requirements and have the proper credentials before submitting your application.

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY:

Sergio Aviles, Director

Psychological Services

(213) 241-8303

DEADLINE: MAY 21, 2025