Salary: See Position Description
Location : Various Locations - Spokane, WA
Job Type: Please see Job Description
Job Number: 24-05065
Department: Certificated
Opening Date: 05/31/2024
Closing Date: 6/13/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Assist and support school staff in attaining educational goals for students.

• FTE: UP TO 1.0 FTE
• CONTRACT TYPE: CONTINUING
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: 2024/25 SCHOOL YEAR
• CERTIFICATE: Educational Staff Associate (ESA)

SALARY: Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. Click here to view current salary and stipend information.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Strong applications for this position include letters of recommendation from former and current supervisors, which speak to strengths in the areas of professionalism, collegiality, instructional capacity, and classroom management.
Responsibilities

1. Lead school personnel in the assessment of student problems related to the learning process and/or school adjustment.
2. Conduct evaluations and serve as assessment coordinator. Conduct educational, diagnostic assessments and functional behavior assessments on individual students with disabilities or suspected of having disabilities. Write individual and summary reports of diagnostic assessments. Maintain appropriate written records and reports for each child served and/or assessed.
   
3. Identify those students with disabilities who meet state and federal education guidelines for special education services for students with disabilities as defined by WAC 392-172A and properly identified according to district procedures.
   
4. Make specific recommendations to parents and school staff relating to improvements in student performance and adjustment.
   
5. Share and Interpret assessment findings with parents and school staff.
   
6. Maintain liaison with agencies and non-school professionals involved with students on an assigned basis.
   
7. Keep accurate records and prepare reports and summaries as required.
   
8. Supervise school psychologist interns and practicum students on an assigned basis.
   
9. Assist staff development and implementation of behavioral and/or academic intervention plans for individual students.
   
10. Provide consultation to staff related to the application of psychological principles and best educational practices; i.e., develop appropriate practices, curriculum based assessment, social skills curriculum, and collaborative integrated services.
    
11. Counsel parents and students about impacts of disability in individual and group settings on an assigned basis.
    
12. Carry out professional job assignments as determined by appropriate coordinator or supervisor of special education.
    
13. Serve as a cooperative member of district multi-disciplinary team, assisting in the assessment for determination of eligibility, and the development of instructional and behavioral goals.
    
14. Provide training, assistance and consultation to conduct Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) individually or as a team member to identify the function of the student's behavior and to develop effective positive behavior supports and interventions (BIP). Collect and analyze data to determine the effectiveness of the intervention and modify when appropriate.
    
15. Understand and apply the concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the application of Discrete Trial Training (DTT) as the basis for instructional strategies used in the classroom and school environment.
    
16. Participate in continuing education to ensure continued professional growth and awareness.
    
17. Maintain professional knowledge and expertise by participating in continuing education to ensure continued growth and awareness;
    
18. Attend, participate, and implement district level program requirements of the IDEA and the WAC.
    
19. Perform other job-related duties as requested from supervisor.

Qualifications

1. Holds certification or is eligible for ESA certification in school psychology in the state of Washington.
2. A master's degree from an accredited institution in school psychology.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the essential requirements within P.L. 101-476 and its application to the provision of appropriate services for disabled students.
4. Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues in providing direct and indirect services to students with disabilities in a confidential manner.
5. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
6. Prefer previous successful experience as a school psychologist or in a closely related field within a public school setting.
7. Ability to express thoughts concisely and effectively.
8. Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly in written or oral form.
9. Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
10. Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism in motivating toward teaching and student learning.
11. Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet those needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional strategies based on best practices.
12. Conducts self in a professional manner through interactions with students and adults, high expectations for student performance, is compassionate but firm when modeling appropriate behavior, and selects appropriate attire.
13. Relates positively to students and adults from varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic background, learning styles, and various disabilities.
14. Maintains a high level of professional expertise and emerging research related to this position.
15. Hold and maintain state license.

Additional Information

1. Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement () as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   
   • The administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
     • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
   • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
   • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
     • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.
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4. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
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Do you have a School Psychologist ESA Certificate?

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