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Job Description
School Psychologist, 2026-27 School Year Los Alamitos Unified School District•4.1 Los Alamitos, CA Job Details $116,254•$143,221 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Master's degree Practicing as a school psychologist Full Job Description 6-30-2026 SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGIST 2026-2027
School Year The Los Alamitos Unified School District is committed to creating and supporting a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other bias covered by appropriate law.
QUALIFICATIONS
Pupil Personnel Services Credential with a School Psychology authorization and Master's Degree required Successful experience in the field of education preferred Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District's mission, vision and goals Strong experience and expertise in conducting functional behavioral assessment and development of behavior intervention plans Ability to administer and interpret a variety of standardized tests designed to assess cognitive development, social-emotional, adaptive functioning, pre-academic and academic achievement levels, and communication skills Ability to lead decision-making in special education eligibility, program placement and recommendations based on psycho-educational assessment Passion for working with all children; ability to motivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic and personal success A results-oriented, goal-driven, collaborative approach to work; Commitment to serve and support students and families Outstanding skills in problem-solving, critical-thinking, innovation and creativity Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage/work closely with a wide range of stakeholders Ability to learn laws, rules, policies, practices and procedures related to public education, Section 504, IDEA and specific to the Los Alamitos Unified School District Ability to efficiently interpret, manage and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support student progress Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of the Superintendent/designee Ability to communicate with students, teachers, parents on student issues of an academic/behavioral nature
ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES
Assess and develop educational and behavioral programs for students with behavior and/or learning needs to facilitate individual growth, development, and academic success Provides comprehensive school psychological services at a variety of levels from preschool through adults; conduct psycho•educational assessment, collaborative consultation, educationally related counseling, and professional development Consults with teachers, administrators and other professional personnel in developing student educational and behavior intervention plans which will maximize learning and behavioral results Represents the District at SELPA, County, individual education program (IEP), and other related meetings, as needed Provide leadership and direction to special education teachers and staff, and the general education team Lead the development and maintenance of student success team (SST) process to pro-actively intervene with students experiencing learning and behavioral barriers to success Direct parent-teacher-pupil guidance and educationally related counseling activities Work effectively with site and district administrators, site faculty, students and parents Member of the District's management team Work year: 199 days
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Placement on Counselors•
Psychologists Salary Schedule:
$116,254•143,221 Generous Fringe Benefit Package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance/mileage for employee plus dependent coverage available
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Completed applications must be submitted through www.edjoin.org/losal and include the following supporting documentation: A letter of interest (
Include:
background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in Los Al), resume, three current letters of recommendation, copy of credential or credential program status letter and copy of transcripts showing Master's degree Current employees only need to submit: "Certificated Administrator Application" form, letter of interest (
Include:
background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in Los Al) and resume via email to Selected applicants will be notified of interview For inquiries contact Elisa Miller, Certificated Personnel Specialist at (562) 799-4700, ext. 80410 DEADLINE
