Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, school psychology or another related field required

• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential required

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) required

• Experience working with English language learners 

• Experience serving students with Special Needs in a K-8 bilingual setting 

• Ability to handle confidential information discretely and professionally

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in an urban setting or in a charter school setting

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to use discretion and exercise sound judgment

• Critical thinker and problem-solver

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to exercise appropriate initiative and work independently

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Promotes positive collaboration and relationship building among all stakeholders

The Organization

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade.

Organizational Mindsets

We believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets.

• Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision

• Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work 

• Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision

• Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same

• Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach

• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect

• Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization

CNCA Anchors

• EXCELLENCE: We take responsibility for our students and staff achieving consistently outstanding results.

• EQUITY: We recognize and value the individuality and experiences of all students and respond to their unique academic, emotional, psychological, and social needs.

• COMMUNITY: We are rooted in our community's richness and in the cultural and environmental context where our students and families live.

• INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work. 

• JOY: We build and maintain positive relationships that foster happiness and fulfillment among students, staff and families.

Location: Home Support Office

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Work Periods: Full Time, 12 Month

Direct Supervision Exercised: As Assigned

Class: Certificated, Exempt 

The Opportunity 

The School Psychologist will help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally through valid and timely assessment and high-quality Individualized Education Program documents and reports. They will collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students.  The School Psychologist will work with children across sites in grades PK through 12th.   

Essential Functions

• Practice in ways that meet all appropriate ethical, professional, and legal standards

• Understand and apply federal, state, and local policies and regulations in the delivery of school psychological services

• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information

• Establish and maintain expertise in using technology such as data management and report writing. (Proficiency in Welligent is preferred) 

• Demonstrate knowledge of school and classroom climates and use such knowledge to assist in developing classroom interventions

• Demonstrate knowledge regarding the social, affective, and adaptive domains of child development

• Collaborate with others to develop appropriate cognitive and academic goals for students with different abilities, disabilities, strengths, needs, and develop interventions to achieve these goals

• Assess students’ cognitive abilities using a variety of instruments and techniques that are appropriate for the individual student

• Apply sound principles of data-based decision making to all aspects of practice (e.g., designing intervention, monitoring student progress, consulting with school administrators

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with teachers, other school staff, and families as part of a team within the school setting

• Provide direct services to individuals or groups of students (e.g., counseling, crisis interventions, mentoring, and individual safety plans, when appropriate)

• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and the individualized education program (IEP) committee contributing to evaluation findings and collaborating on the child’s education plan

• Submit records, reports and IEP documents promptly and efficiently

• Deals with obstacles and constraints positively

• Maintains compliant IEPS, including service tracking and reports progress accordingly to parents and team members

• Commit to continual professional growth

• May be required to participate in grade level team meetings, faculty meetings, intervention and Student Success Team Meetings

• Other duties as assigned

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at (213) 417-3410 or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026