What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist (Req 10029) position at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District?
School Psychologist (Req 10029) at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
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6/18/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
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760-749-0464 385
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About the Employer
VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK – 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma. The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, or designee, the school psychologist will be responsible for the evaluation of students; to perform psycho-educational assessment to determine appropriate programs and instructional services; to assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to social, emotional, or academic problems or issues; to serve as a resource pertaining to student behavior management, social, emotional and learning strategies, and welfare and attendance problems and concerns. This job reports to the Site Principal/Designee and Director of Student Support Services THE DISTRICT HAS DISCRETION TO AWARD ADDITIONAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOR EXPERIENCED TEACHERS UP TO 28 YEARS.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, or designee, the school psychologist will be responsible for the evaluation of students; to perform psycho-educational assessment to determine appropriate programs and instructional services; to assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to social, emotional, or academic problems or issues; to serve as a resource pertaining to student behavior management, social, emotional and learning strategies, and welfare and attendance problems and concerns. Must possess a PPS Credential: School Psychology Must possess a Master's degree from a state and/or nationally approved program. Bilingual Preferred
To apply, please submit the following: (1) Letter of Intent (2) Resume (3) Copy of credential(s) (4) Copy of transcripts (5) Three current (within last 6 months) signed letters of reference. Additional Notes regarding salary placement: (1) Newly hired certificated employees will be given credit for up to seven years of full time credentialed public school experience, experience at an accredited college or university, or experience in an accredited private school, and full credit for approved college units. (2) Initial salary placement for school psychologists and speech-language pathologists with no prior experience will be Range V, Step 5 ($ 89,516-$127,185). THE DISTRICT HAS DISCRETION TO AWARD ADDITIONAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOR EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS UP TO 28 YEARS. (3) School Psychologists receive a $3,339 stipend annually (4) District approved Master & Doctoral Degrees will receive a $2,374 stipend annually.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, or designee, the school psychologist will be responsible for the evaluation of students; to perform psycho-educational assessment to determine appropriate programs and instructional services; to assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to social, emotional, or academic problems or issues; to serve as a resource pertaining to student behavior management, social, emotional and learning strategies, and welfare and attendance problems and concerns. Must possess a PPS Credential: School Psychology Must possess a Master's degree from a state and/or nationally approved program. Bilingual Preferred
To apply, please submit the following: (1) Letter of Intent (2) Resume (3) Copy of credential(s) (4) Copy of transcripts (5) Three current (within last 6 months) signed letters of reference. Additional Notes regarding salary placement: (1) Newly hired certificated employees will be given credit for up to seven years of full time credentialed public school experience, experience at an accredited college or university, or experience in an accredited private school, and full credit for approved college units. (2) Initial salary placement for school psychologists and speech-language pathologists with no prior experience will be Range V, Step 5 ($ 89,516-$127,185). THE DISTRICT HAS DISCRETION TO AWARD ADDITIONAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOR EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS UP TO 28 YEARS. (3) School Psychologists receive a $3,339 stipend annually (4) District approved Master & Doctoral Degrees will receive a $2,374 stipend annually.
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Salary : $2,374 - $3,339