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William S. Hart Union High School District
School Psychologist
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What they do
A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
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+11% projected growth
Job Description
August 6, 2026 William S. Hart Union High School District 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91350 661 259-0033 ANNOUNCEMENT
OF CERTIFICATED EMPLOYMENT
School Psychologist -Temporary Contract School Site:
District Office Work Year:
195 daysStarting Date:
Fall 2026Deadline:
Until filled Responsibilities include:- Assist special education teachers and special education site administrators in the IEP process including the discipline for students with IEPs.
- Serve as a resource to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and other personnel in preparation for the follow-up of student placement.
- Coordinate with outside public agencies in the provision of services to students with exceptional needs.
- Be knowledgeable of all programs available within the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) and serve as a resource to the IEP team on request.
- Provide consultation to general and special education staffs.
- Assist teachers in IEP development as needed.
- Act as administrative designee for IEP meetings as needed.
- Provide assistance to school personnel in the accommodation and modification of curriculum to individuals with special needs.
- Be knowledgeable of IDEA and Title V regulations and other laws pertaining to special education.
- Be able to think creatively, mediate and resolve issues concerning the IEP process including assessment and placement.
- Administers individual tests to students which measure intellectual development, academic achievement, social/adaptive behavior, and psycho-motor development.
- Writes multidisciplinary reports, including data, interpretations, and recommendations from all contributors.
- Interprets assessment findings to parents, students, and professional personnel in the context of I.E.P. (Individual Education Program) meetings and individual requests, and to other community resources as requested by parents.
- Counsels and confers with parents and professional staff on applying assessment findings in order to develop an appropriate educational environment for specific students.
- Other duties as assigned.