Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.
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ROLE SUMMARY
School Psychologists provide a comprehensive range of psychological services to support the academic success, mental health, and overall development of general and special education scholars. Working collaboratively with educators, families, and school-based teams, School Psychologists use data-informed practices to assess needs, design interventions, and build systems of support that promote equity and access for all learners.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide psycho-educational assessments, including but not limited to Initial Evaluation, Triennial Evaluation, Manifestation Determination, Functional Behavioral Analysis, Social Emotional Evaluation, and others as needed.
Actively participate and facilitate during Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meetings; interpret results of psycho-educational assessment; work as part of a team to determine special education eligibility and make program recommendations.
Provide Special Education Direct Instructional Services (DIS), Counseling and Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services (ERICS), develop Present Levels of Performance (PLPs) summaries, SMART goals, and track services in Welligent.
Collaborate with special education team members to develop coherent and comprehensive individual behavior support plans.
If appropriate, serve as a Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM) for designated special education scholars under the 1994 Hughes Bill, mandating “Positive Behavior Intervention” plans.
Act as liaison between the school community members and community agencies and county programs.
Collaborate with the site Culture team around Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) implementation, fostering a trauma-informed, resilience-focused, and anti-racist culture, mental health and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives across tiers, Student Support and Progress Team (SSPT) meetings, and crisis planning.
Consult with parents, teachers, and other staff regarding classroom accommodations to better support scholars' educational and social-emotional progress.
Maintain data on scholars, including present levels of performance, and monitor the progress of intervention strategies.
Establish and monitor necessary caseloads, and work with schools and other staff to plan assessments and meetings, submit records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver training to staff, parents, and scholars based on needs identified in data, such as the Panorama SEL survey results.
Participates in ongoing professional growth opportunities to keep current with trends and practices in the field, including those offered through the Home Office.
Supervise School Psychologist interns as appropriate.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATES
Belief: Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
Social Justice: Desire to work in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles and be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission by integrating anti-racist, pro-Black, student-centered instruction.
Culture: Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
Data: Knowledge of psychological and educational techniques, tests, materials, methods, theories, and trends in assessing and identifying scholarly learning and behavioral characteristics. Familiarity with Welligent or similar systems of documentation.
Expertise: Knowledge of federal and state laws and procedures, codes, regulations, and requirements of areas of assigned responsibility for special education. Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and strategies applicable to special education curriculum development and strategies for implementation. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
Mindset: Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft.
Relationship-Building: Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
California Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Psychology. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of the credential.
Equivalent Out-of-State Credential transferring to California. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their out-of-state credential and official transcripts verifying completion of an equivalent school psychology program accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
Master’s degree in Educational Psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Preferred: Experience in crisis prevention and intervention.
Preferred: Spanish fluency
BENEFITS
In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is dedicated to promoting equity and transparency within our team, offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is Exempt.
We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting school leadership growth and providing substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support.
Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, and those interested in growing their leadership skills are invited to join our Emerging Leader Cadre program.
Recognition: The Counseling & Wellness Provider of the Year provides special recognition and compensation to a provider who demonstrates their dedication and exceptional ability to engage scholars.
COMPENSATION
$93,000.00 - $144,350.00
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted.
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Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.
Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.
This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].
