School Psychologist Job in Bakersfield, CA

Overview

Job Responsibilities

• Design mental health intervention and prevention programmes.
• Implement counselling and educational methods (e.g., breathing or mental imagery techniques).
• Collaborate with educational staff to create coordinated plans.
• Evaluate and report on student progress using psychometric tests.
• Set learning goals based on each student’s emotional, cognitive, and social strengths.
• Refer students to community services if needed.
• Research new methods to improve children’s wellbeing (e.g., mindfulness).
• Resolve classroom or school crises.
• Mentor and support teachers of high-risk children.
• Guide parents in facilitating children’s progress.

Job Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Licence Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Referral Program
• Relocation Assistance
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance

Job Schedule

• 5x7.5 shifts or 5x8
• 35- 40hrs/week
• 7 hrs/day OR 8hrs/day
• Monday to Friday