High Tech High

School Psychologist Advisor

High Tech High$93K — $136K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PPS credential required
  • 3-5 years as a school psychologist preferred
  • Experience with FBAs and BIPs for significant behavioral needs
  • Knowledge of special education law and behavioral practices
  • Strong consultation, collaborative, and leadership abilities
  • Experience in professional development and training preferred
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and evaluate school psychologists
  • Provide mentorship and ongoing support across 16 school sites
  • Recruit and select school psychologists and interns
  • Implement and evaluate improvement plans in collaboration with site directors
  • Travel to various campuses to provide support as needed
  • Collaborate on complex student cases, assessment planning, and interventions
  • Conduct FBAs and SCIA assessments across schools
  • Develop and support implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
  • Train school staff on behavior management and intervention strategies
  • Facilitate family and provider collaboration for student success

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and dependents
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment focused on student success
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Opportunity for leadership and mentorship roles across multiple campuses
Full Job Description
School Psychologist Advisor

Central Office supporting all four campuses

Location: Point Loma, with travel to other campuses

Reports To: Director of Special Education

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Status: Salary, Full Time, 11 month, 200 Day contract

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary: Mental Health & School Psych Advisor Framework (Steps 1-25) Range: $93,467 - $136,906.66. Salary is commensurate with verification of experience and education level.

Opening Date: July 24, 2026

Closing Date: August 15, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

The School Psychologist Advisor supervises and evaluates school psychologists, provides coaching, feedback and professional development, and participates in employee performance management processes as needed.

The School Psychologist Advisor provides leadership, consultation, and behavioral support services across 16 school sites. This role supports school psychologists and multidisciplinary teams in the implementation of best practices related to assessment, behavioral intervention, and special education services.

A primary responsibility of this position is to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Special Circumstance Instructional Assistance (SCIA) assessments across all 16 schools, while guiding school teams in determining when 1:1 behavioral support is appropriate and necessary to ensure student access, safety, and success. This role will also promote and encourage teams to consider proactive, least-restrictive, and alternative approaches to supporting students through skill-building, environmental supports, staff training, and effective behavioral interventions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide consultation, mentorship, and ongoing support to school psychologists across 16 school sites.
  • Oversees the recruitment and selection of school psychologists and interns
  • Directs the allocation of school psych support across villages.
  • In collaboration with the site director implement improvement plans and evaluates performance as appropriate.
  • Travel to support all HTH schools as necessary.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams regarding complex student cases, assessment planning, eligibility considerations, and behavioral supports.
  • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Special Circumstance Instructional Assistance (SCIA) assessments as needed across school sites.
  • Develop, review, and support implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
  • Provide follow-up coaching and training to school teams on effective implementation of BIPs and behavioral support strategies.
  • Train and support teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers in behavior management, data collection, de-escalation strategies, and evidence-based interventions.
  • Support compliance with special education laws, regulations, timelines, and documentation requirements.
  • Facilitate collaboration between school teams, families, and outside providers to support student success.
  • Analyze behavioral and assessment data to guide interventions and recommendations.
  • Participate in IEP meetings and provide guidance regarding behavioral and psychological services.
  • Support development of consistent behavioral systems and practices across school sites.
  • Knowledge of the RISE evaluation process
  • Participate in other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
  • PPS credential
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a school psychologist preferred.
  • Experience conducting FBAs, developing BIPs, and supporting students with significant behavioral needs.
  • Knowledge of special education law, behavioral intervention practices, and assessment procedures.
  • Strong consultation, collaboration, and leadership skills.
  • Experience providing professional development and staff training preferred.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently across multiple school sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment-
  • Indoor and outdoor setting
  • Designated computer system area within a kitchen facility


Physical Requirements-
  • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
  • Hearing and speaking to communicate and exchange information
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate POS computer programming equipment, hot and cold food items, and overall computer usage
  • Leaning and bending abilities to clean equipment, and lift all food items into proper health safety areas


COMPENSATION:
Mental Health & School Psych Advisor Framework

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary is commensurate with experience. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents.

CONTACT:

Interested individuals should submit an updated resume and at least two references.

$93,467 - $136,906.66 a year

About High Tech High

High Tech High is a network of charter schools in San Diego, California. The schools focus on project-based learning and integrate technology into their curriculum. The first High Tech High school was founded in 2000 by a group of educators and industry leaders who wanted to create a new model of education that would prepare students for the 21st century workforce. As of 2021, there are 16 High Tech High schools serving over 5,000 students in grades K-12. The schools have been recognized for their innovative approach to education and have been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and Wired.
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