Job Description

Fall 2024 Adjunct Faculty COUN 792/SPSY 792 Internship Supervision Seminar
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Aug 14, 2024
Deadline:
Description:Per course adjunct faculty for the Counseling program's course, COUN 792-01/SPSY 792 -01.
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Qualifications:
COUN 792/SPSY 792 Internship Supervision and Seminar- 3 Units
This is a two-semester seminar that accompanies the school-based internship placement. Intern
School Psychology candidates are required to accrue 1200 clocked hours of field and
professional experience. The internship must include eight hundred (800) clock hours in a
pre-kindergarten to grade 12 school-site setting providing direct and indirect services. Up to 400 hours of field experience and professional development may be acquired in other settings. Other acceptable field experiences may be acquired in (a) private, state approved educational
programs; (b) other appropriate mental health-related program settings involved in the education of pupils; or (c) relevant educational research and evaluation activities. The school setting allows the Intern School Psychology candidate to expand their understanding of providing a fair and equal education to preK-12 students in a culturally/racially and economically diverse setting. The internship school setting provides opportunities for the Intern School Psychology candidate to fulfill the following duties of the PPS Credential in School Psychology:

1. 
   Provide services that enhance academic performance
   
2. 
   Design strategies and programs to address problems of adjustment
   
3. 
   Consult with other educators and parents on issues of social development and behavioral and academic difficulties.
   
4. 
   Conduct psycho-educational assessment for purposes of identifying special needs.
   
5. 
   Provide psychological counseling for individuals, groups, and families.
   
6. 
   Coordinate intervention strategies for management of individuals and school-wide crisis.
   

The Student Learning Outcomes as well as the class assignments are tied to the CTC standards
such that the Intern School Psychology candidate is required to demonstrate skill in the
fulfillment of the aforementioned duties to an appropriate school-site supervisor as well as the
COUN 541 supervisor at Saint Mary’s College. A weekly seminar is designed to support the
Intern School Psychology candidate’s school-based experience, personal, and professional
development. Often the agenda will be open as to allow a forum for discussion and questions
geared to the issues the candidates confront at the school sites. Additionally, the course instructor
will present information and guidance to promote the development of expertise in all areas
related to roles and responsibilities of the school psychologist.

More specifically, the seminar will explore through the readings, class discussion, and
scenario/case consideration the multifaceted role and function of the School Psychologist.
Ultimately, the candidate will deepen his/her understanding of what it means to be a School
Psychologist and begin to develop professional identity as a School Psychologist.
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have M.S., M.A., or Ph.D. in School Psychology and be a credentialed school psychologist or school counselor in the state of California with a minimum of 3 years experience as a practicing school psychologist or school counselor. Faculty who teach any PPS specialization course will need to have worked in prek-12 school settings in the last three years.
Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. in School Psychology is highly desirable. A successful record of teaching experience at the graduate level. Current license in Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Educational Psychology, or Psychology and/or National Certification in School Psychology from the National Association of School Psychologists. A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, multicultural/international competence, social justice, clinical expertise, and familiarity with counseling & psychological theory and practice. At least 5 years of school team management experience that includes the coordination of care for students with mental health, behavioral, or academic needs.
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