Job Description

Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and put them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-12.

All students have access to technology, from hands-on STEM learning for younger students in a fully equipped "maker's space" to one-to-one school-provided devices for all students. The Academy aims to provide every opportunity for our students that often is not found in public or charter schools, including the ability to graduate from high school with a free associate degree. Through a unique partnership with Bakersfield College, our students enroll in college classes starting in 9th grade and complete all their A-G requirements, in addition to their AS Degree requirements over the course of four years. In addition, all graduates are eligible to earn a four-year renewable college scholarship through the generous support of Lynda and Stewart Resnick.

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators and creative problem-solvers who value continuous learning and who are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond!

Click here  to learn more about the Wonderful Company's other great philanthropic partnerships. 

Job Description

We seek a talented School Psychologist who will provide a range of psychological services to students in grades K-12, including testing, counseling, and consulting to assist in meeting the social, emotional, and educational needs of general and special education students.

Here's what you'll do:

• Assessment and Interpretation: Conducts psycho-education evaluations that analyze the learning characteristics, educational needs, and social behaviors relevant to education placement and instructional planning. Interprets the resulting data to determine appropriate support and classifications. Participate as a member of the IEP team, contributing evaluation findings and collaborating with all members of the team to provide recommendations
• Compliance and Reporting: Maintains appropriate system data, including compliance, IEP dates, and appropriate student achievement data. Supports with continuous improvement process and reporting related to Special Education, including Performance Indicator, Disproportionality, and County Oversight reviews
• Direct Intervention for Students: Provides social-emotional interventions and counseling to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning. Monitors necessary caseloads
• Partnership: Consults with teachers, administrators, specialists, agencies, counselors, and parents. Completes referrals to outside agencies. Attends SELPA meetings and serves as a liaison to related SELPA services (speech and language, ERMHS). Acts as a liaison between the public and providing agencies and county programs
• Program Development: Assists in the development of in-service programs and/or conducts in-service meetings and workshops for teachers, administrators, parents, and other support staff related to special education and social-emotional learning
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Master's Degree in Educational Psychology or related field
• Current California Pupil Services credential is required
• Experience in Teaching, Education, and/or related field is preferred

Skills and Traits:

• Commitment to our organization's mission of empowering students to take control of their health and build a school environment that reinforces healthy decisions
• Entrepreneurial spirit capable of managing many complex tasks with competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-reflective individual who solicits performance feedback and constructive criticism
• Flexible and adaptable; open to new ideas and adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Ability to strategically and independently solve problems
• Meets professional commitments in a timely manner
• Knowledge of computer applications to complete essential job functions, including the AERIES Student Information System and Microsoft Excel.

Pay Range: $98,000.00 - $133,421.23. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at  no cost to the employee. We also offer an optional 403b, with company match, as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition, employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley: 

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. 

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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