School Psychologist Intern

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 to 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 life-long 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. 

The School Psychologist Intern will be independently working towards completing :

• Assessment and Interpretation: Conduct psycho-education evaluations that analyze the learning characteristics, educational needs, and social behaviors relevant to education placement and instructional planning. Interpret 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: Maintain appropriate system data, including compliance, IEP dates, and accurate student achievement data. Support with continuous improvement process and reporting related to Special Education, including Performance Indicator, Disproportionality, and County Oversight reviews
• Direct Intervention for Students: Provide social-emotional interventions and counseling to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning. Monitor necessary caseloads
• Partnership: Consult with teachers, administrators, specialists, agencies, counselors, and parents. Completes referrals to outside agencies. Act as a liaison between public and private agencies and county programs. Collaborate with staff to implement interventions for a variety of reasons (i.e., academic, behavior, etc.). Similarly, attend MTSS and SST meetings to identify student concerns and support with strategies and interventions appropriate for the student, grade level, or site need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Currently enrolled in a Master's of School Psychology program
• Current eligibility for a School Psychologist Intern credential

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 AERIES SIS and Microsoft Excel.

Pay Rate: $98,000.00/annually 

Compensation: 

• 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.  
• For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions).  
• 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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