School Psychology Program Manager
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Who We AreKIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.What We BelieveKIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.What We DoAt KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.The OpportunityThe School Psychology Program Manager will manage, develop, observe and consult with school psychologists. They will provide consultation, manage assessment assignments and compliance at designated schools, and support with the SSPTs at designated schools. The School Psychology Program Manager will participate in staff development, program development, and innovation of special methods and approaches in the school psychology field. They will collaborate with school administrators and general staff to effectively employ the special education and trauma-informed schools programs and provide compliance expertise at assigned sites. The School Psychology Program Manager will report to the Managing Director of Student Services.Leadership, Advocacy, Expertise Acts as school psychology and mental health expert and “face” of the Student Services team, providing consultation and guidance with regards to special education services, assessment, and IEP implementation as well as best practices in behavioral intervention and preventionStays up-to-date with district, state, federal laws and policies as they relate to special education, behavior, discipline, and school psychologyMakes evidence-based and culturally responsive recommendations for the inclusion of behavioral interventions and tiered supports within schoolsDevelops and delivers high quality trainings and presentations, both in person and virtually, to various audiences, including school leaders, school counselors, interns, teachers, families, and moreCollaborates across KIPP SoCal departments to meet goals and deliverables (e.g. Special Education, Academics, Data, etc.)Management, Training & Evaluation Acts as Hiring Manager for School Psychologists and interns/practicum students, updating job descriptions (when needed), designing interviews and tasks, etcDirectly manages School Psychology team which includes providing weekly or bi-weekly consultationDesign relevant trainings and team meetings for School Psychologists, School Psychology interns/practicum students, other KIPP SoCal team membersEvaluate the performance of all School psychologists through observation, feedback and coachingEvaluate the performance of School Psychologist, interns and practicum studentsSupervise the implementation of tiered supports and psychological assessmentsMay be asked to complete psychoeducational assessments or functional behavior assessments, when neededLeads and participates Peer Review meetings with school psychologistsAssigns and monitors caseload of School PsychologistsMaintains and reviews documentationCollaboratively sets performance goals, metrics, and deliverables to drive the KIPP SoCal mission and Student Services visionSpecial Education & SSPTs Maintain knowledge of current Special Education regulations and best practicesReview and ensure IEP timeline complianceReview and ensure IEP timeline complianceServe as member of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and attend meetings, as neededSupport with reviewing and leading Peer Review processProvide consultation and support for high-profile IEPsProvides consultation with the writing of Behavior Intervention PlansAssist IEP team in making recommendations based on all relevant dataRecommend and teach techniques for supporting students' social and emotional & behavioral needsSupports team in providing consultation and recommendations for school's SSPT processSupports schools with understanding and implementing MTSSSchool Psychology Interns & Practicum Students Oversees the KIPP SoCal School Psychology Internship program including, but not limited to:Maintaining relationships with established School Psychology programs (e.g. SDSU, LMU, National University, etc.)Fills out relevant paperwork for requesting interns (e.g. updating “agency” profile, signing agreements)Scheduling interviews with candidatesProviding opportunities for School Psychologists to receive training from universities and team leaders in Field Instruction and development of interns/practicum studentsTroubleshoots challenges with interns including communicating with field liaisons, developing performance improvement plans, or advocating for an intern to be reassigned.Mental Health Like all KIPP SoCal staff, the School Psychology Program Manager is a mandated reporterExperience working with DCFS and ACCESS (mental health emergencies)Conducts suicide risk assessments and appropriate interventions, as necessaryBe NCI trained and co-facilitate trainings for team member certification (verbal & physical intervention training)Collaboration & Stakeholder Relationships Works collaboratively with the School Leader and admin team at designated sites including attending SpEd / Leadership team meetings, communicating concerns and accomplishments of School Psychologists, provide consultation.Works closely with the Special Education team at designated sites.A member of the Student Services Leadership team.Work collaboratively with all Student Services and School Based teams.Provides support with case management services in the form of referrals to outside agencies and management of community-based mental health partnerships within the school.You'll Be Qualified If You Have Bachelor's degree, requiredMaster's of School Psychology degree or related field, requiredPPSC (Pupil Personnel Services Credential) in School Psychology, requiredMinimum 3 years of management experience of school counselors, school social workers or other school-based mental health professionalsMinimum 5 years post-Master's degreeBilingual in Spanish, preferredBenefits and Compensation KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $79,200 to $118,800 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $99,000 depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budget allocated for this role.100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of costKIPP SoCal life insurance401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCalVoluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, . Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.#J-18808-Ljbffr