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VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources
665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST:
Title: School Psychologist
Reports To: Director, Special Education
Department: Special Education
Work Year: 194 Days per year
Classification: Certificated
Salary: See Certificated Management Salary Schedule
Date Approved: January 2007
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the School Psychologist provides assessment, consultation, counseling and referral services to students, school staff and parents in order to enhance academic performance and address problems of adjustment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Plan and implement appropriate psycho-educational assessment of individuals referred at the screening, assessment, and re-assessment levels for the purpose of identifying special needs. E1
- Determine appropriate tools to evaluate learning characteristics, attitudes, social-emotional factors of referred students. E
- Determine appropriate strategies to facilitate student success. E
- Develop written reports which are effective in communicating results of assessment and conclusions. E
- Consult with students, staff and parents in order to assist them in understanding and more effectively dealing with school related problems. E
- Work cooperatively with staff to implement strategies to deal effectively with school related problems. E
- Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to determine appropriate educational programs for students. E
- Engage in consultation and referral activities with community mental health agencies and other related professionals on behalf of students with learning or adjustment problems. E
- Provide limited, short-term psychological counseling support for students with significant school adjustment problems. E
- Provide individual and group consultation services to assist in maximizing parenting skills. E
- Maintain effective communication with colleagues to facilitate professional growth. E
- Maintain current knowledge of legal issues affecting the practice of school psychology, issues in special education and general education. E
- Coordinate intervention strategies for management of individual and school-wide crises. E
- Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
- Graduate training with a Master's Degree.
- Proven successful school psychologist experience.
- Earned Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychology Authorization.
- Valid California Driver's License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Advanced knowledge of child development, cognitive development, and exceptionalities of students in general and special education (infancy to adult).
- Effective methods of communication, counseling and group process.
ABILITY TO:
- Demonstrate effectiveness in developing and maintaining positive relations with others.
- Demonstrate effectiveness in planning, both personally and for programs.
- Demonstrate adherence to ethical standards for psychologists.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
- Prepare and present comprehensive, effective oral and written reports.
- Effectively advise appropriate personnel.
- Plan and organize work.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned.
Physical Requirements: Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)
Activity/Frequency
Bend: 2
Lift/carry: (0-10 lbs) 3
Twist: 2
Lift/carry: (11-25 lbs) 3
Squat: 2
Lift/carry: (26-40 lbs) 2
Kneel: 2
Lift/carry: (41-100 lbs) 1
Climb: 2
Stand: 3
Reach above shoulder: 2
Walk: 3
Grip/Grasp: 3
Sit: 4
Extend/Flex Neck: 3
Drive: 4
Use Right Hand: 4
Perform Repetitive Hand Motions: 4
Use Left Hand: 4
Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 4
Ability to See: 4
Ability to Hear: 4
THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex. The District is in compliance with ADA requirements.
INTRODUCTION
VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources
665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST:
Title: School Psychologist
Reports To: Director, Special Education
Department: Special Education
Work Year: 194 Days per year
Classification: Certificated
Salary: See Certificated Management Salary Schedule
Date Approved: January 2007
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the School Psychologist provides assessment, consultation, counseling and referral services to students, school staff and parents in order to enhance academic performance and address problems of adjustment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Plan and implement appropriate psycho-educational assessment of individuals referred at the screening, assessment, and re-assessment levels for the purpose of identifying special needs. E1
- Determine appropriate tools to evaluate learning characteristics, attitudes, social-emotional factors of referred students. E
- Determine appropriate strategies to facilitate student success. E
- Develop written reports which are effective in communicating results of assessment and conclusions. E
- Consult with students, staff and parents in order to assist them in understanding and more effectively dealing with school related problems. E
- Work cooperatively with staff to implement strategies to deal effectively with school related problems. E
- Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to determine appropriate educational programs for students. E
- Engage in consultation and referral activities with community mental health agencies and other related professionals on behalf of students with learning or adjustment problems. E
- Provide limited, short-term psychological counseling support for students with significant school adjustment problems. E
- Provide individual and group consultation services to assist in maximizing parenting skills. E
- Maintain effective communication with colleagues to facilitate professional growth. E
- Maintain current knowledge of legal issues affecting the practice of school psychology, issues in special education and general education. E
- Coordinate intervention strategies for management of individual and school-wide crises. E
- Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
- Graduate training with a Master's Degree.
- Proven successful school psychologist experience.
- Earned Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychology Authorization.
- Valid California Driver's License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Advanced knowledge of child development, cognitive development, and exceptionalities of students in general and special education (infancy to adult).
- Effective methods of communication, counseling and group process.
ABILITY TO:
- Demonstrate effectiveness in developing and maintaining positive relations with others.
- Demonstrate effectiveness in planning, both personally and for programs.
- Demonstrate adherence to ethical standards for psychologists.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
- Prepare and present comprehensive, effective oral and written reports.
- Effectively advise appropriate personnel.
- Plan and organize work.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned.
Physical Requirements: Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)
Activity/Frequency
Bend: 2
Lift/carry: (0-10 lbs) 3
Twist: 2
Lift/carry: (11-25 lbs) 3
Squat: 2
Lift/carry: (26-40 lbs) 2
Kneel: 2
Lift/carry: (41-100 lbs) 1
Climb: 2
Stand: 3
Reach above shoulder: 2
Walk: 3
Grip/Grasp: 3
Sit: 4
Extend/Flex Neck: 3
Drive: 4
Use Right Hand: 4
Perform Repetitive Hand Motions: 4
Use Left Hand: 4
Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 4
Ability to See: 4
Ability to Hear: 4
THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex. The District is in compliance with ADA requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in School Psychologist
Verify your credentials meet NASP standards
School psychology positions require a minimum specialist-level degree (Ed.S. or equivalent) in most states. Confirm your foreign credential has been evaluated for U.S. equivalency before applying, since employers use this documentation when building your specialty occupation case with USCIS.
Target educational service agencies not just districts
County-level educational service agencies and special education cooperatives sponsor H-1B visas and often face more acute shortages than individual districts. These regional employers file petitions across multiple schools and are more experienced navigating the LCA and I-129 process.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find school districts and educational agencies with documented H-1B LCA filing history for school psychologist roles. This filters out employers who have never sponsored, saving weeks of back-and-forth with HR departments unfamiliar with the process.
Confirm each worksite has its own LCA
If your role involves serving multiple school buildings across a district, your employer must file a separate certified Labor Condition Application for each worksite location. Raise this early in the offer process so DOL certification timelines don't delay your start date.
Align your state licensure timeline with the I-129 filing
Most states require a school psychology credential or license before you can practice. USCIS expects you to meet licensure requirements at the time of filing. Coordinate your state credential application so it's approved or in progress when your employer submits the I-129 petition.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your offer negotiation
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and experience level. Pull the current prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so you can confirm the salary structure supports a compliant LCA.
H-1B Visa School Psychologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a school psychologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. School psychologist positions typically require at minimum a specialist-level degree in school psychology, satisfying the H-1B specialty occupation requirement that the role normally demands at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and degree requirements stated in the employer's offer letter, so the position description must clearly tie the graduate-level credential to the core duties performed.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for school psychologists?
Public school districts, county educational service agencies, special education cooperatives, charter school networks, and private schools with sufficient HR infrastructure are the most common H-1B sponsors for school psychologists. University training clinics and hospital-based pediatric psychology departments also sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for this role rather than cold-applying to districts with no prior sponsorship experience.
How does the H-1B cap and selection process affect school psychologist candidates?
Most public school districts are government entities or nonprofits affiliated with government institutions, which means their H-1B petitions are cap-exempt. Cap-exempt employers can file petitions year-round without entering the annual selection process. If you're pursuing a role at a private for-profit school or organization, the annual cap and its recently changed selection rules apply, so timing your job search accordingly matters.
What documents does my employer need to file an H-1B petition for a school psychologist?
Your employer needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, your official academic transcripts showing a specialist or higher degree in school psychology, your state credential or licensure documentation, a detailed job description tying graduate-level duties to the degree requirement, and a signed offer letter. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is also required before USCIS will accept the petition.
Can my H-1B status cover work across multiple schools in the same district?
Only if each distinct worksite location is covered by a certified LCA. A single LCA tied to the district's administrative office does not automatically cover every school building where you provide services. Your employer must file separate LCA certifications for each worksite, or use a short-term placement provision if your time at any single location is limited. Confirm this with your employer's HR or legal team before your start date.